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MANAGING EVENT SAFETY

A specialist course for event organisers and staff

This one-day course is an opportunity for organisers and service providers, to discuss and develop their understanding of health and safety management for public and promotional events.

The training course is be led by two members of The Event Safety Shop Ltd, with considerable experience in concerts, corporate shows and a host of other event types.

The course will address:

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Principals of health and safety law
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The responsibilities of organisers, managers and contractors
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Introduction to event risk assessment and method statements
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The process of safety planning
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Selecting and dealing with contractors
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Common event hazards – what you need to look out for
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Maintaining public, participant and staff safety
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Managing the paper trail
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Briefings and inductions
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Introducing the Purple Guide, the Yellow Guide and other guidance

The course is a mixture of lecture, seminar and group work that aims to maximise the skills and experience of staff whilst offering clear and concise guidance from recognised industry experts.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the day delegates should be able to:

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Operate in a safe manner on event sites
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Identify examples of good and poor safety practice
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Explain the health and safety duties of staff, event organisers and employers
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Make an objective assessment of the suitability of contractors
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Identify key documentation required in the event planning process
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Complete a range of simple safety assessments for venues and activities
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Conduct basic safety briefings for staff and participants
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Report any incidents or accidents in an appropriate manner
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Identify any specific training needs
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