Safety Management
This section provides our Guidelines in relation to the organisational management of Safety in the BBC, as well as access to the BBC Safety Policy.
Updated: 10 July 2025
This section covers a range of our safety management topics at corporate level, including risk assessment, training, assessing competence, and others. Also provided are our corporate safety-related policies (see Useful Documents).
Management Organisation
This topic describes the way that safety management is organised in the BBC. It should be read in conjunction with the information on individual responsibilities. In general, safety management responsibility cascades through the organisations management structure though specific tasks may be delegated.
Safety Responsibilities by Job Role
This Guideline describes the safety responsibilities which staff and freelancers hold by virtue of their job role within the BBC.
Risk Assessment
This Safety Guideline lists the key measures for those wishing to complete a safety risk assessment.
Training and Competence: Safety
As an employer, the BBC must ensure employees are competent to do the work asked of them safely. This Guideline outlines the way we do this and how you can help, as well as providing a full list of our safety training resources.
