The official guidance for organising outdoor events in the UK Widely used by event organisers, local authorities and enforcement agencies across the UK Published by The Events Industry Forum
BACKGROUND The Purple Guide is published by the Events Industry Forum in consultation with the UK outdoor events industry, including representatives from regional and national Government. Replacing the original “Purple Guide” (HSG195), which was originally published by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in consultation with the industry, the Guide continues to be recognised by the HSE. The guide aims to help those who organise events ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, those working on events as well as volunteers and spectators are not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising from the operation of the event. The guide goes beyond the compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other legislation to encourage good practice across the industry. In some areas, the Guide signposts users to other sources of information that may be helpful. As well as event organisers, others will find the guide useful (eg. local authorities, health and safety enforcement officers, licensing officers, emergency services, land owners, contractors or subcontractors working at the event). There is also a Lite version of the Guide for those who operate smaller local events.
WHAT THE GUIDE COVERS The Purple Guide currently consists of 34 chapters, all of which are constantly being updated and added to. They cover: • Health & Safety • Planning, Management, Risk Assessments • Venue & Site Design • Contingency & Emergency Planning • Medical • Communications • Transport • Working At Height • Temporary Demountable Structures • Fire Safety • Electrical & Lighting • Barriers & Fencing • Crowd Management • Special Effects • Amusements • Waste Management
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Campsites Information & Welfare Food Drink & Water Safeguarding Children Animal Welfare Fireworks Working in a Safety Advisory Group Dealing with Crime & Disorder Unmanned Aircraft Systems Working with the Police Staff Welfare Coping with the Weather Insurance Accessibility Adventure Sport Activities Keeping Workers & Audiences Safe in a Pandemic Counter Terrorism
ABOUT THE FORUM
The Events Industry Forum (EIF) is a not-for-profit company which represents the interests of the UK’s £36 billion outdoor events industry and publishes the Purple Guide. Membership is made up exclusively of trade bodies and similar organisations operating in the sector. It also has an Associate membership comprising representative enforcement agencies and government bodies. The Forum is committed to supporting the industry financially with all funds generated from sales of the Purple Guide ring-fenced to provide financial support for projects that will benefit the industry as a whole. See www.eventsindustryforum.co.uk
HOW TO GET THE GUIDE
As the Purple Guide is constantly being updated, it is only available on-line via an annual subscription, which provides users with full access to the guidance as well as updates as they are published. Subscribers are automatically notified of updates as they are completed. PURPLE GUIDE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION: £25 + VAT per annum PURPLE GUIDE LITE: £15 + VAT per annum There are also options for multiple user subscriptions To subscribe, simply go to www.thepurpleguide.co.uk and click on Subscribe
For further information, please contact: admin@thepurpleguide.co.uk