Safe ingress and egress planning is fundamental to event safety and effective emergency response.

What is the role and responsibilities of an Adult Safeguarding Lead?

DSE can cause problems if incorrectly used including stress and fatigue, headaches, eye strain, and work related upper limb disorders (WRULDs).

Health and Safety law applies to on-the-road work activities in the same way that it does to all work activities, so the risks need to be effectively managed within a health and safety system.

The consumption of alcohol and drugs at events - especially festivals - can pose significant risks to those that attend.

All electrical systems used need to be installed by a competent person to a safe and suitable standard, and all temporary electrical systems to be tested and adequately protected.

A clear emergency plan is essential for managing incidents at events safely and effectively. It outlines roles, responsibilities, and step-by-step actions to pause, stop, or evacuate an event while minimising risk, confusion, and panic.

Selecting competent contractors and subcontractors is a critical part of effective event safety management.

Special effects can elevate live events, but they introduce significant safety considerations.

The risk of fire on sets amd events can be greater than in many other workplaces due to several unique factors: SFX, set construction and materials, electrical equipment, confined spaces and crowding.

Fire Risk Assessments in the UK are a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, but what does that mean for productions?

Fire and other risks associated with scenery, suspended scenery and props.

Forklifts can cause serious injury and/or damage to property if used incorrectly. Use our checklist to stay safe.

Fire, explosion - and if gas does not burn properly, excess carbon monoxide is produced, which can kill.

There are a number of hazards associated with generators. Use our checklists to stay safe.

The law requires you to adequately control exposure to materials in the workplace that may cause ill health. Harmful substances can be present in anything from paints and cleaners to dust, fumes, blood or waste.

Helium balloons - while often seen as harmless and fun - can pose several safety risks.

Welding, cutting, and other hot works pose hazards including burns, fires, explosions, harmful fumes, and eye damage from intense light exposure.

Good standards of housekeeping in workplaces reduce risks of slips, trips and falls, fire and pests.

There are numerous compliance, regulatory and safety issues associated with any commercial kitchen set up. Read our guidance here.

Lasers create outstanding lighting effects but create significant risk of burns, eye damage or fire if they’re not installed and used correctly.

Machine guards are your first line of defence against injuries caused by machine operation.

The manual handling of loads is a major cause of injury in the workplace.

Temporary structures need to be safe, particularly in case of fire or adverse weather, with procedures to protect the public and others using the facility.

Martyn’s Law is intended to improve protective security and organisational preparedness at certain public premises and events across the UK.

Working at events typically involves working in temporary environments, spending long periods away from home, and managing extended hours and tight deadlines, all of which can impact our mental health.

A method statement is a document that outlines how specific tasks will be carried out safely.

Mobile Access Towers are constructed to provide stability and safety while remaining mobile.

MEWPs are used extensively in production and events as an elevated platform to enable safe work at height, typically in the construction and rigging or derigging of sets and venues.

Pregnancy and childbirth are not medical events, they are natural events. However there are accommodations needed for new and expectant mothers.

Establishing the presence of overhead lines and the voltages present will allow the establishing of safe working distances.

A permit to work system is a formalised procedure used in various industries to ensure that potentially hazardous work is carried out safely.

PEEPs ensure individuals - especially those with disabilities - can safely exit during emergencies. Plans address specific needs, routes, assistance and equipment required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.

The controls identified by risk assessments must be appropriate for the whole workforce.

Any prize that the Production offers or supplies must be safe and fit for purpose. The rules around this are quite stringent - use our guidance to help.

Protests are a vital part of democratic societies, enabling individuals and communities to express their views, advocate for change, and hold institutions accountable - but can also pose unique safety risks.

Competence, communication and planning are vital to those who intend to use explosives, pyrotechnic or fire effects.

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013 is a piece of UK legislation which aims to ensure that workplace incidents are effectively monitored and managed.

Revolves are a common feature of sets used in production. There are, however a number of risks involved with their use that need careful management.

Safe rigging is crucial in production to prevent accidents and injuries.

Risk Assessment is a tool to help manage safety.

Ensuring adequate sanitary facilities at events such as festivals and other large public gatherings is a critical aspect of event planning.

Scaffolding may be required to create a temporary structure or platform and should always be designed and built by competent, trained people.

A vital fail-safe should the primary suspension fixing fail.

Whether making changes to an existing structure or building new structures, a robust project-specific plan is needed.

Regulation is changing. Some aspects of medical provision at events and on sets in England will soon require CQC registration. Use our scope assessment tool to check your position.

For smoke effects on Productions a vetted contractor should be used where possible.

Whilst there are snow effects you can buy and use yourself you should always, where possible, use a competent contractor to manage them for you.

It's important to establish potential hazards - weather, falls from height, noise, violence etc - well in advance of the event.

Strobe lighting effects can trigger seizures in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy, cause eye strain or injury, induce dizziness and/or disorientation.

Whether moving people, equipment or vehicles, routes need to be carefully managed to ensure they remain safe, fit for purpose, and obstruction-free.

Video walls must be designed and constructed with care: several video walls have collapsed in the past due to poor design.

Visitors to premises must not be adversely affected by the company’s activities with regard to their health and safety.

By anticipating weather-related challenges, it is possible to minimise disruptions and maintain safety and quality standards.

Provision of welfare facilities aren't just a legal requirement: they protect the health and wellbeing of everyone involved, including staff, crew, suppliers, contractors, talent and attendees.

What is working at height and how do you minimise risks?

Those who manage or schedule the work of others and also those who self-schedule need to be aware of the risks of long working hours and fatigue.

Workplace lighting is important, it allows people to see everything adequately and makes it quicker and easier to identify and avoid hazards