Whether you’re planning a major event for 10,000 people or a small fete for 200, you will need adequate first aid in place. Expert medical help may be needed when someone gets physically hurt or is feeling sick. First aid can save people’s lives, but it is more typically given in times of incidents or illness. To plan your event effectively, you must think carefully about health and safety emergencies that might occur. This plan needs to take into account the potential extent and severity of the incident
2. Emergency Medical Services System
• EMS standard response : 8min for 90% of
incidents
• Those treating an injured or ill person has
immunity from prosecution, unless they, for
instance, act in a reckless manner.
3. Medical Cover Concerning UK
Outdoor Events
• GMC (General Medical Licence) certificate
• Sporting event -> specific skills
• Each doctor is :
▫ advised by the British Medical Association (BMA) to
get in touch with the event organiser,
▫ contact one of the three medical defence organisations
in the UK before the event begins.
• Have a 'Duty Order' that includes details of the
medical services role at an event.
4. The Role Of A Safety Advisory Group
• Made up of representatives from the emergency
services and local authorities
▫ Offer advice to event organisers
▫ Improve safety levels
▫ Review event applications in its area
▫ Inform if aspects of health and safety need to be
improved upon.
5. Fire Safety
• 2005 : Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
▫ fire risk assessment should be done in advance of
an outdoor event
