Penetration wounds Cuts and abrasions Bruises and concussion. As with firearms, a risk assessment should be undertaken. The fight director or armourer should contribute to this assessment and the findings communicated to all relevant members of the production. A fight director or armourer should be present whenever a weapon is actively used in production. A fight director should be consulted prior to the choosing of weapons intended for use in any combat.
Appropriate training is required in the safe use of weapons.
Training should be provided to the actors, presenters etc. The appropriate safety equipment should be available as agreed between wardrobe and the fight director. An appropriate amount of time should be allocated to the organisation and rehearsing of actions involving weapons in production. A fight director should be employed to choreograph any weapon orientated combat. Never overrule the advice of the armourer, fight director, or other weapons specialist.