Safety Starts Before Set. You Can’t Fix Safety If You’re Only Looking On Set

When it comes to productions, safety conversations usually start with rules: PPE, protocols, and checklists.

But the danger starts earlier.

Through analysing hundreds of productions, we spotted a pattern - 89% of crew who felt unsafe on set also felt unsafe commuting to it.
What does this mean?

It means that feeling unsafe does not appear solely during explosions or fight scenes, but even on the drive in, creating a lasting first impression.

Because when travel is last-minute, call times are unclear, or rest isn’t built into the plan, the cast and crew arrive exhausted, anxious, and already on edge.

According to Proactive Risk Culture theory, high-performing teams embed safety across the workflow, not just at high-risk moments.

In production, that means thinking beyond stunts and scaffolding. Safety isn't where people get hurt — it's where they feel unprotected. And in our data, it shows up long before anyone says “action.”

Save our essential guide to learn how to ensure your crew and cast feel safe by addressing their protective needs.