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2 November 2011
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a consultation to update its guide for safely putting on music and similar events.
Facilities managers and other professionals with relevant experience are urged to get in touch with comments and suggestions regarding a revised version of HSG195, A guide to health, safety and welfare at music and similar events.
The revised guide focuses on risk assessment and management and "is aimed primarily at organisers of music and similar events, although the principles set out in the guide may be applicable to other events".
Some parts of the draft document relate to topics not covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act, such as general fire safety and provision of welfare facilities for the audience.
The draft does not seek to replace existing guidance on these issues. Rather, it attempts to complement existing guidance and signpost the reader to it for more detail.
The HSE wants to know if FMs believe any material in the draft document goes beyond compliance with the law and why.
Alongside each chapter of the draft is a comments form. Complete the relevant form for each chapter you wish to comment on and submit it electronically following the prompts provided.
Comments should be submitted before Friday, 11 November.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a consultation to update its guide for safely putting on music and similar events.
Facilities managers and other professionals with relevant experience are urged to get in touch with comments and suggestions regarding a revised version of HSG195, A guide to health, safety and welfare at music and similar events.
The revised guide focuses on risk assessment and management and "is aimed primarily at organisers of music and similar events, although the principles set out in the guide may be applicable to other events".
Some parts of the draft document relate to topics not covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act, such as general fire safety and provision of welfare facilities for the audience.
The draft does not seek to replace existing guidance on these issues. Rather, it attempts to complement existing guidance and signpost the reader to it for more detail.
The HSE wants to know if FMs believe any material in the draft document goes beyond compliance with the law and why.
Alongside each chapter of the draft is a comments form. Complete the relevant form for each chapter you wish to comment on and submit it electronically following the prompts provided.
Comments should be submitted before Friday, 11 November.
Other news for Wednesday, 2 November 2011:
FM mega-mergers still a good bet
Poor deal for UK energy buyers
Willmott Dixon delivers 'Outstanding' hospital
Consultation opens for music events guide
FM blog: Overcome the barriers to give something back