Live events, UK wide
Event Health and Safety
A great event depends on everyone going home safely. AL23 Safety helps event organisers across the UK plan and run events of every size, managing the real risks of crowds, temporary structures and live operations so you can focus on delivering a brilliant experience.
Why it matters in events
The risks are real and so are the duties
Events put large numbers of people into temporary environments, often outdoors and against the clock. Crowds, stages, vehicles, power and weather all have to be managed together and the responsibility for getting it right sits with the organiser.
A clear, proportionate safety plan protects your attendees, your staff and your reputation.
The main risks
Where the harm comes from
The hazards that cause the most serious harm in this sector and the ones we focus on first.
Crowd safety
Crushing, surging and managing flow in and out of a site.
Temporary structures
Stages, marquees, rigging and grandstands.
Electrical and power
Generators, distribution and cabling across a site.
Traffic and pedestrians
Vehicle movements among the public during build and show.
Fire, weather and welfare
Evacuation, contingency planning and adverse conditions.
The regulations that apply
Your legal framework, in plain terms
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 sets your duties to staff and the public. Event safety is shaped heavily by recognised industry guidance, in particular the Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music and Other Events, alongside venue licensing conditions and local authority requirements.
Key duties commonly engaged:
- HSWA 1974
- Purple Guide
- Licensing conditions
- Local authority
How we help
Built around your operation
We provide event risk assessments, event safety management plans, documentation and safe systems of work, accident and incident investigation and practical advice tailored to your event. We work with you from planning through to delivery so the plan reflects the real site.
Why AL23 Safety
Sector-aware support that gets used
Proportionate
Plans matched to the scale and risk of your event, not over-engineered.
Practical
Advice that works on a live site, not just on paper.
Responsive
Support through build, show and breakdown.
Nationwide
We support event organisers across the UK.
Get in touch
Run a safe, successful event
Get in touch to talk through your event health and safety needs.
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