In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
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In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
Why on-set safety and speaking up is our collective responsibility, with Samantha Wainstein
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
23 minutes
5 months ago
Why on-set safety and speaking up is our collective responsibility, with Samantha Wainstein
What really makes a set safe?
In this episode, we speak with Samantha Wainstein, Chair of the Mark Milsome Foundation, about the pressing realities of health and safety in UK film and TV. Following the tragic, preventable death of camera operator Mark Milsome in 2017, the Foundation has worked to challenge industry norms and advocate for safer working conditions.
Samantha shares why safe sets are calm sets, what simple things every employer can do to protect their crew, and how cultural change is just as critical as compliance. From visible signposting and risk assessments to tackling overwork and fear of speaking up - this is a powerful conversation about responsibility, culture and care on set.
The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.
This episode covers:
What a safe set really looks like in practice
The legal (and moral) duty of care for employers
Why "everyone is responsible", but leadership must lead by example
The importance of proper planning, rest, and respecting turnaround times
Speaking up: how to build a culture of openness and collective responsibility
How tools like the Safety Passport are changing the landscape
Chapter Markers
(00:00) Introduction and Understanding On-Set Safety Challenges
(03:01) Samantha’s work at the Mark Milsome Foundation
(04:23) Principles of a Safe Set
(06:49) Employer Responsibilities and Legal Obligations
(10.54) Ensuring People Feel Able to Speak Up
(13:23) Tiredness and Work Safety
(16:06) Future of Health and Safety in the Industry
(20:51) Keith and Tacita’s Conclusions
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
