Events
Safety Guide Lines
The buck stops here - we're all responsible but some have more responsibility
than others!
The event safety 'Bible' is the publication by the Health and Safety
Executive entitled surprisingly, The Event Safety Guide. This is the
accepted guidance on health, safety and welfare at music and similar
events. Also known as the 'Purple Book' (yes another one!), this is the
reference guide for event organisers, safety officers, emergency services
and licensing authorities.
Link to Organising
Public Events on Wirral - Essential Guide Word Doc
Link to Organising
Public Events on Wirral - Essential Guide PDF File
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Link to Adobe to download free reader
The purpose of the publication;
The Event Safety Guide aims to help everyone that organises
music events so that events run safely. The guide will enable event organisers
to understand the needs of others concerned with the event, such as local
authorities and the emergency services, so that they can all work together
to improve event safety.
There are 33 easy-to-read chapters covering different types of venue, site provisions and facilities needed, management issues and relevant legislation.
The publication is available through all good booksellers currently priced at £20, ISBN number 0-7176-2453-6
For reference purposes The Event Safety Guide is available at
Birkenhead
Central Reference Library,
Borough Road,
Birkenhead
Wirral CH41 2XB
Tel : (0151) 652 6106
Opening Times :
Monday : 9.00am - 8.00pm
Tuesday : 9.00am - 8.00pm
CLOSED WEDNESDAY
Thursday : 9.00am - 8.00pm
Friday : 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday : 9.00am - 1.00pm, 2.00 - 5.00pm
Email: birkenhead.ref@wirral-library.net
Wirral
Libraries link here

