6. Safety and security

6.1 Risk assessment and risk management

During the planning phase it is essential that you carefully consider... Read more »

6.2 Insurance

It is vital that you seek professional advice about the insurance... Read more »

6.3 Incident reports

It is advisable to have a system in place at... Read more »

6.4 Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

An Emergency Response Plan (ERP)—also known as an Emergency Management Plan—outlines... Read more »

6.5 Occupational health and safety

You have a duty of care to provide a safe... Read more »

6.6 Accreditation/role recognition

At an event it is important for you to be... Read more »

6.7 Signage

Depending on the nature of your event you may need... Read more »

6.8 Alcohol

To sell or supply alcohol at an event, the appropriate liquor... Read more »

6.9 Crowd management

It is vital to consider crowd management. Even an event... Read more »

6.10 Site plan

As you are coordinating your event you should develop a... Read more »

6.11 Operational staff

You should consider having people with particular expertise at the event... Read more »

6.12 Lost children

For a large event it is advisable to make arrangements... Read more »

6.13 Fireworks, pyrotechnics etc.

It is illegal to operate fireworks in NSW without a... Read more »

6.14 Erection of structures

Before building any structures at your event you need to seek... Read more »

6.15 Weather

The impact of weather on your event will depend on... Read more »

6.16 Lighting

If your event will be held at night or in... Read more »

6.17 Electric/gas cylinders/other hazardous materials

If your event will be using hazardous materials such as electricity,... Read more »

6.18 Security guards

A security guard service licensed for crowd control and with events... Read more »

6.19 Dealing with money

Whether you are fundraising or running an event for profit there... Read more »