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Design, construction and utilisation guidance for sets, scenery and props
The Team

In BBC programmes it is the Producer who is ultimately responsible for the production.
 
The Producer will engage a Designer who will then engage a Construction team.
 
Depending on where the set is going to end up (studio or location) this might involve Studio Resource managers or Location Personnel.
 
The utilisation of the set, in particular the setting/striking of the set, may also include a Set and Strike team.
 
The local Safety Advisor should also be involved at conception.
 
Any members of this team may be freelancers, or contractors and possibly sub-contractors.  They must all be made aware of the BBC safety procedures, advice and guidance.
 
Checking Competence, Responsibility and Training
Responsibilities for the safety of TV production sets or scenery rests between the Producer, the Designer and the Construction team.  It is crucial that they communicate and share their requirements, intentions, plans, decisions and safety information between themselves and others that may be affected.
 
The Producer is responsible for the overall safety of any production. In design terms this means appointing a competent designer and construction team.
 
Anyone in a position to influence the design should have the competence to do so in respect of understanding the Health and Safety implications of their designs, decisions and impact of their completed designs on the production process.