Many of the chapters can be applied to other events that, although not necessarily musical, share some of the same characteristics of concerts, such as millennium celebrations. The new publication replaces the Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Pop Concerts and Similar Events. It has been updated to reflect the continuing development of best practice in the music events industry. The main changes have been to give more advice about planning and management and the guide also outlines how to carry out a risk assessment. It covers areas such as emergency planning, communications, crowd control, first aid, children s areas and the use of special effects.
New chapters cover camping, merchandising and amusements.
HSE inspectors are responsible for enforcement at LA-run events. It has been largely written by the people who understand the issues best those working in the music events industry. The CPA played a full role in the consultation of both editions and it is our members who are ultimately responsible for implementing the guidance to produce safe concerts and festivals. This publication will help us all to achieve that. Clearly AFO would recommend members to have their own copy of the Event Safety Guide - see contact sheet for details.