Safety advisory groups after the inspection: what the 37 recommendations mean for organisers
The inspectorate found event safety arrangements inconsistent and made 37 recommendations. The dates, the review and what organisers should do now.
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Safety advisory groups after the inspection: what the 37 recommendations mean for organisers
The inspectorate found event safety arrangements inconsistent and made 37 recommendations. The dates, the review and what organisers should do now.
What coroners keep telling festival medical and welfare teams
Lessons from published Prevention of Future Deaths reports after festival drug deaths, in general terms, for each level.
Event medical providers in England will need CQC registration from 6 December 2027: applications are open now
The CQC registration window for event healthcare providers in scope is open. The dates, who is in scope, first aid, volunteers, and what organisers should check.
Vehicles and crowds at winter markets: what the official guidance says
Site traffic, vehicle security barriers and crowd flow, road closures and Martyn's Law, from NPSA, ProtectUK and HSE guidance.
The threat level is severe: what it means for event security this winter
What SEVERE means and does not mean for winter events, the free official campaign materials, and what to do at every level.
Working in Europe after the new border checks: EES, the 90/180 rule and ETIAS delays
EES now counts your 90 days in any 180. ETIAS has not started. Work rules differ by country. A sourced guide for UK event crews.
When the organiser goes bust: what freelance crew can do
How freelance crew and suppliers register a claim when an event organiser fails, why court claims stop, and how to protect the next booking.
Employment law for event employers: the dates that matter to January 2027
In England, Scotland and Wales, unfair dismissal applies after 6 months from 1 January 2027. Day one sick pay, new time limits and actions at every level.
Taking it down safely: lessons from an event structure prosecution
Plan and write down the dismantling, use lifting equipment for lifting, and stop when crews raise concerns. Lessons from a 2026 HSE prosecution.
High winds at outdoor events: when to go, hold, stop or evacuate
A wind decision framework for outdoor events and temporary structures: supplier limits, on-site monitoring, triggers, communications and recovery.
Running a fireworks display this Bonfire Night: the checks organisers miss
Finish times, safety zones, who to tell, wind and stewards, with the rules for Scotland and Northern Ireland. A sourced checklist for organisers.
When the visa does not arrive: US work visas and late show cancellations
How US work visas for performers and crew work, where the timeline fails, and what event professionals should plan at every level.
The new duty to prevent harassment of crew by the public: what event employers must do from 30 October 2026
From 30 October 2026, employers in Great Britain can be liable when customers, clients or contractors harass their staff. What changes for event operations and what to do now.
Working in the Middle East: a travel safety briefing for event professionals
What to sort before you go, what to watch on the ground, what to do when things change and how to look after yourself when you get home.
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