Production Water Safety by Event Medical Team LTD
With over 5 years experience in providing to the Film and Tv industry, Event Medical Team Ltd also specialise in water safety. A First Option approved contractor and BBC Vendor you know you are in trusted hands.
All our water safety team are Swift Water Rescue Technician (SRT) DEFRA mod 3 qualified and most are also medically qualified.
The SRT qualification is a gold standard in the media industry qualifying our team for almost every type of water from swimming pool to inland coastal. From canals up to fast moving water.
Our SRTs will come fully equipped and bring all lifesaving equipment required. We can also provide safety boats, camera boats and lifejackets for your crew. For filming on or by water you simply cannot afford to be without us.
The short answer is no, rescue technicians are trained over and above that of a lifeguard.
Lifeguards are a generic term however several qualifications exist for them.
Pool Lifeguard
can only provide cover within a swimming pool environment.
Open water lifeguard
For inland non tidal still water only.
Beach lifeguard
For Coastal inland work (bay)
However our Technicians can do all this and more.
The Royal Lifesaving Society who provide lifeguard qualifications recommends that in the workplace,
For;
Those working near still non tidal water providing safety cover during structured managed activity a minimum DEFRA mod 1
Our staff are well above this level at DEFRA mod 3
For those working near, on & in INLAND waterways providing safety cover during structured managed activity up to wading depth water, minimum DEFRA mod 2.
Our staff are well above this level at DEFRA mod 3
For those working near, on & in INLAND waterways providing safety cover during structured managed activity in water deeper than wading depth
or
For those working near, on & in COASTAL waterways providing safety cover during structured managed activity minimum DEFRA mod 3
Our staff are experienced at this level at DEFRA mod 3
Ensure the safety of all cast and crew members by providing vigilant water safety monitoring throughout the production. Through our qualified rescue technicians we monitor banks and waterside for any accidental slips or falls into water and make sure we are always rescue ready.
Statistics show that the majority of accidents in filming by water happen out of the water. Riverbanks are notoriously slippery and undulating surfaces.
Performing a stunt in water?
Swimming in a scene?
Our team are well versed in providing cover by rescue sled, boat and shore.
Our rescue sled can get in some of the most inaccessible areas with our mobile pump able to inflate on site. Capable of carrying two rescue technicians and one cast member we really do go anywhere.
Our boat a 4.2m inflatable hard deck boat can go in most places and offers an ideal environment to carry crew, camera or talent or to act as a rescue tender in deeper water.
We are trained in tension diagonal lines being able to provide a last line of cover in swift water.
With full kit and dry suits we can work in any weather at any time of year.
We will always conduct a risk assessment when working within the water.
Sometimes its the things you cant see that pose a hazard. We will attend the site and have access to river levels and will be able to do a thorough risk assessment and will come back with suggestion of how best to get the picture you want.
A thorough health and safety briefing given to your crew so they are familiar with;
Hot, Warm and Cold zone working.
Emergency procedure working in and around the water.
How to activate their lifejacket.
Aftercare in case of water related incident.
We can provide fully serviced inflatable lifejackets to your crew for as little a £20.00 per lifejacket.
All our lifejackets meet industry standard and are well maintained as with all our safety equipment.
Get in touch today for further info.
What's more our lifejackets are slim line so as not to affect working by crew who have manual jobs to do.
We provide highly qualified water safety teams to Film, TV, and Commercials. Our Swiftwater Rescue Technicians (SRT) DEFRA mod 3 are fully equipped for any production needs. Trust us to keep your water scenes safe and secure.
Our experienced team specialises in water safety protocols, ensuring all production activities involving water are closely monitored and managed to prevent any incidents.
With quick response times and efficient emergency procedures, our team is prepared to handle any water-related incidents promptly, providing peace of mind for your production crew.
By entrusting our event medical team with water safety responsibilities, you reduce the risks associated with water-related accidents, allowing your production to run smoothly and safely.
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All our staff are qualified to this high standard
We implement water safety measures to ensure the well-being of all participants. Our dedicated Water Safety Team focuses on maintaining a secure environment during film productions.
We, at Production Water Safety by Event Medical Team, ensure a safe environment for film production crews on, in or near water.
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