Recommended Reading
The following publications provide additional information and advice on safety at events. Although these normally relate to medium to large events they are often helpful for all events. You should ensure that you have the most up to date version.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Documents
Many of these references are available, free to download from the HSE’s website,
- Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) 1974
- BS 7671 IET Regulations Blue Book – section 711 – Exhibitions, Shows and Stands
- Steps to Risk Assessment
- Fairgrounds and Amusement Parks – Guidance on Safe Practice
- The Radiation Safety of Lasers Used for Display Purposes
- A Guide to Organising Safe Firework Displays
- Working Together on Firework Displays – HSE priced publication
- Managing Crowds Safely
- Guidance on the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS)
- Electrical Safety for Entertainers
- Health and Safety at Motor Sport Events (HSE Priced Publication)
- Attractions Small-scale use of LPG in cylinders
- Safe operation of passenger carrying amusement devices
Other Relevant Documents
- Inflatable-bouncing devices – Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
- Code of Practice for Outdoor Events – The National Outdoor Events Association.
- PIPA Inflatable Play Inspection website ()
Final note – It is the organisers responsibility to ensure that they keep copies of all documentation relating to the event, at the event.