s across the venue through its various phases including build up; the event and de-rig which focuses on and is relevant to all visitors to the site including staff, contractors and the general public.

Discussion:

This document provides the venue, event manager and all other key stakeholders with a tool to analyse potential hazards to personnel from a fire safety point of view. It enables the level of perceived risk to be calculated alongside the likelihood of occurrence that can then be used to ascertain overall risk. This used effectively allows the event manager to formulate methods to reduce or remove the risk of injury from a potential hazard. Once a reduction method is in place the risk factor is recalculated providing an amended indicator. This action allows demonstration of ongoing work to mitigate risk to personal on site that is often focused upon by key stakeholders. This tool is highly useful in terms of providing a safe environment and complying with current relevant legislation.

Live 8 Event Safety Plan

Description:

This document provides the information and documentation pertaining to the entire event, it includes detailed guidance and procedure for all elements of the event including the build and de-rig phases. The document explains in detail the fundamental elements required for the event to operate safely, successfully and in line with legislation.

Discussion:

An event manager would use this document to ensure planning in terms of core infrastructure and operations were being adhered to, appropriate resources acquired to allow for full operation and contingency, relevant licensing and certification sought and acquired during the build phase. The document would be used during the event to ensure staff levels were appropriate for the suitably calculated capacities to enter and occupy the venue safely. It incorporates welfare planning for staff, contractors and members of the public including cleaning, catering and waste management. The document would be used as an overall guide to meeting the legislative requirements relevant to the type of eve