Referencing to assist crowd safety managers in relation to events within the United kingdom. We have gathered together relevant referencing material to assist your planning and research.
Safer Crowds, Safer Venues
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In recent years there have been several high-profile incidents which have resulted in loss of life or serious injury due to failings with operational crowd management.
The purpose of this supporting document is to provide venue operators, organisers and their stakeholders with a general outline of what currently constitutes accepted good practice in terms of crowd management for performance spaces and licensed venues in the United Kingdom.
The chapters suggest a framework for the safety, security and optimal experience of attendees in indoor spaces that are smaller than arenas.
The Green Guide Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds 6th Edition
November 1, 2018 The sixth edition of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds, also known as the Green Guide, is now available to purchase. The Green Guide helps sports grounds owners and operators calculate a safe capacity for their venue. It is used around the world by architects and designers as a best practice guide for the development and refurbishment of stadiums. The new sixth edition offers the latest expert advice and technical specifications on ensuring a safe environment for spectators.
Supplementary Guidance 03: Event Safety Management
SG03: Event Safety Management provides a comprehensive overview of the planning and delivery of safe events.
The core elements of event safety management are brought together in this document, including management responsibilities, conducting risk assessments and developing an Operations Manual. Importantly, it builds on ideas and concepts within the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide), for example Zone Ex.
The Purple Guide- The health, safety and welfare and music and other events
Accessing the Purple Guide There is a subscription of £25 for 12 months access to the Purple Guide website, including all updates and additional guidance that may be added during that period. All funds raised through subscriptions will be used solely for funding the work of the EIF and particularly the costs of maintaining and extending the Purple Guide. EIF is not run for commercial profit.
Alternative Uses Of Sports Grounds
Alternative Uses of Sports Grounds provides much needed advice for sports grounds hosting concerts, religious gatherings and other events that differ from the usual sporting events held at a ground. As artists and promoters seek to reach a wider fan base, sports grounds are increasingly viewed as ideal concert venues as they have excellent facilities, are able to hold large numbers and are experienced in managing crowds
The Northern Ireland Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds
Second Edition
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Private Security Industry Act 2001
Licensing Act 2003
Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Equality Act 2010 code of practice
Live music Act 2012
Safety of Sports Grounds Act.
Football Spectators Act 1989
The Safety at Sports Grounds –The Green Guide
The Event Safety Guide – The Purple Guide
HSE Guidance to running events safely
REGULATORY REFORM, ENGLAND AND WALES The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Small and Medium Places of Assembly
Practical Fire Safety Guidance For Places Of Entertainment And Assembly
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Large places of Assembly
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Open Air Events and Venues
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Theatres, Cinemas and Similar Premises
Practical fire safety guidance for places of entertainment and assembly – Scotland
Understanding Crowd Behaviours: Guidance and Lessons Identified
Understanding Crowd Behaviours: Supporting Evidence
Managing crowds safely A guide for organisers at events and venues
A review of the management of crowd safety at outdoor street/special events- Prepared by the Buckinghamshire New University for the Health and Safety Executive 2010
Security at events Guidance on the Private Security Industry Act 2001 – SIA
Accessible Stadia – The National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS)
Use of flares in football stadiums –FOOTBALL FANS, SMOKE BOMBS AND FLARES –FACT SHEET
The Kerslake Report:
An independent review into the preparedness for, and emergency response to, the Manchester Arena attack on 22nd May 2017
CONTEST: The United Kingdom’s Strategy for Countering Terrorism
NaCTSO – Crowded Places Guidance
CPNI – PROTECTING AGAINST TERRORISM THIRD EDITION
Journal Articles
Place crowd safety, crowd science? Case studies and application
Keith Still and Marina Papalexi
Department of Business, Manchester Metropolitan University – All Saints
Campus, Manchester, UK
Yiyi Fan
Department of Management, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK, and
David Bamford
Department of Business, Manchester Metropolitan
