Testimonials
Simon, ITN
Dale Templar, Series Producer BBC
The BBC has employed Risk Lifesigns for a wide range of tasks in support of overseas productions, both in training and an operational capacity. As Series Producer, I have always been impressed at the adaptability and professionalism displayed by personnel from this company. I have been directly involved with the company over two series of ‘SAS – Are You Tough Enough?’ Risk Lifesigns provided bespoke training courses for the production teams before deploying to the jungles of Borneo and the deserts of Namibia. These courses included First Aid, Navigation, Survival Skills, Environmental Awareness and Team Building. The breadth of subjects covered displayed the depth of knowledge that the instructors at this company have, but what impressed us most was the style in which the information was given.
Risk Lifesigns has assisted the BBC on numerous overseas projects. In Namibia, the company provided tight administrative support during the filming of SAS Desert, ensuring that all equipment was accounted for and in good operational condition. In addition, the company set up the abseil for the contestants, which involved the securing on rock of a 70m descent. In Ethiopia, the company assisted in a detailed reconnaissance to the Danakil Depression where we were to assess the feasibility of filming inside an active volcano. Again the company were meticulous in attention to detail, both in the planning process and in all matters concerning safety. On both overseas trips, the company members were shining examples of what a professional and competent organisation should be. In the UK, Risk Lifesigns provided bespoke training courses and undertook the selection training for 120 potential candidates for the series “Destination D-Day” then went on the assist in logistical and medical support of the series. I am aware that the BBC has also used this company for the training of journalists in CBRN protection, deploying to Gulf War 2 and for The Challenge, an adventure racing reality show. As a corporation, we intend to continue to employ Risk Lifesigns in a variety of roles and are very happy with the value for money product produced. I have no hesitation in recommending this company to you.
Michelle Gauntlett, IWC Media
Exploration Manager, Mineral Exploration Company
Jon Snow, Presenter Channel 4 News
Department of Anthropology. UCL
We recently received
a two-day bespoke Expedition Medical Training course to prepare us medically
and mentally for some of the challenges involved in remote fieldwork. Everyone
involved found the course enjoyable, practical and well-suited to our skills
and requirements. We particularly enjoyed the brilliant demonstration and practical
sessions on fractures and severe bleeds, as well as (probably the most) useful
focus on prevention and hygiene.
Prior and
post training I found every interaction with both yourself and your
administrative support, particularly fantastic due to your flexibility and willingness
to work at late notice, as well as the efficiency and friendliness of every
interaction.
Because of your training we now feel that we will be able to meet difficult situations with the knowledge we need, as well as the equipment: now let’s just hope we never need to use them!
Julia Macfarlane, ITN Staff
T. Coleman, SRK Consulting (Canada)
Senior Lecturer, School of Biological & Biomedical Scienses
Can I add my many thanks again for your time spent with us last week on the first aid course. You provided, once again an exceptionally clear, relevant and fully interactive course of very high practicality related to our exploration first aid needs, both in terms of our commitments related to group field course training around the world as well as our range of particular needs related to our own fieldwork research in remote places.
I was delighted to meet you once again. It has been a dozen years or so now, at least, since you first provided form our needs and, once again, it was very reassuring to have the relevant practical tests set in a very realistic manner and to see how first aid in the field continues to change and develop in its practice.
Thanks again, I and the whole group found it to be most enjoyable and thoroughly reassuring - looking forward to the next time.
... Cheers and have some great, safe, trips to all those exotic places.
Operations Manager, British Exploring
"... I received this quote from one of the Trainees this morning that sums it up I think!
“Our first aid course was really fascinating for me and a great insight into how important it is to have such a skill set when it comes to expeditioning.”
For us these courses make sense and are totally relevant to our expeditions and environments." (Remote area medical training programme ranging from basic to advanced courses, basic two day
training for assistant leaders, refresher training for leaders and advanced medical skills for expedition medics - delivered at a number of UK locations).
Health & Safety Manager, Weatherford Oil, Kurdistan
