Health & Safety
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In the events industry, there is a huge responsibility to get Health and Safety right. We have a raft of resources available to our members on this topic, from webinars, to checklists, to guides from New Zealand and afar.
Crowd Management
Effective crowd management, encompassing efficient egress and ingress strategies, is paramount in ensuring the safety and smooth movement of people during events, minimizing the risk of accidents and enhancing the overall experience. Properly managing the flow of attendees not only guarantees their well-being but also contributes to the success of any gathering, from concerts to conferences.
Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds “Green Guide” https://sgsa.org.uk/greenguide/
Alternate use of Sports Grounds- https://sgsa.org.uk/alternative-uses-of-sports-grounds/
Safety at Outdoor events “Purple Guide”- https://www.thepurpleguide.co.uk
Safe and healthy Crowded Places (Australia)- https://knowledge.aidr.org.au/resources/handbook-safe-and-healthy-crowded-places/
Managing Crowds safely (health and safety Executive UK)- https://www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/crowd-management.htm
Detector Dog accreditation and Training-this website allows you to check up and see if the Handlers/Dogs have been raining to the Australian Standard (which is recognised a Global standard) - https://nasdu.com.au
Ensure the success of your event by prioritising security at every turn. From managing crowds and queues efficiently to safeguarding parking and transportation areas.
Event Security
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View webinars
There are a number of webinars on Health and Safety topics from experts in their field. If there are any topics you would like to see here, please get in touch - info@nzea.co
Checklists and Templates
Health and safety planning is required by law and is incredibly important for a successful event. The current relevant Acts are:
The Ultimate Event Risk Planning Checklist by Momentus Technologies
Alcohol at Large Events - Feb 2023
Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 2015
Occupiers Liability Act 1962
Worksafe NZ also has useful information about your responsibilities, volunteer differences (casual volunteer vs. volunteer workers), and details if you're planning to have Fireworks or an Outdoor pyrotechnics display
NZ Police's Crowded Places Strategy, including the self-assessment tool
Tauranga City Council's Event Health and Safety Resources
Worksafe's Mentally Healthy Work resources
Drug risk at events tool: https://drugsatevents.nz/
Event Safety Risk Assessment and Management Plan (2018) - The purpose of this document is to provide practical guidance on how to safely manage events in order for you to meet your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and manage risk of harm to people or damage to property. Please note this guide was published in 2016 and should be read in conjunction with more recent guidance around pandemic management and protecting our places from attack.
All About People: Knowledge Hub - Includes the advice and free downloads.
Bomb Threat checklist (2022)