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All non intrinsically safe electrical connections should be fixed above ground level. If there is any chance of water ingress to such a connection (for example, you are worried that water may drip into the marquee) you can also use a [http://electrical.about.com/od/electricalsafety/a/driploopsindoor.htm drip loop] and/or bag up connections using plastic bags and electrical tape.
 
All non intrinsically safe electrical connections should be fixed above ground level. If there is any chance of water ingress to such a connection (for example, you are worried that water may drip into the marquee) you can also use a [http://electrical.about.com/od/electricalsafety/a/driploopsindoor.htm drip loop] and/or bag up connections using plastic bags and electrical tape.
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The HSE (Health & Safety Executive) have produced "The event safety guide" a 190 page handbook which is available to download for free at http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg195.pdf which give guidelines about safety at events and legal requirements. <br>
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There is also information on the HSE website eg: http://www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/managing-an-event.htm
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 05:11, 30 March 2014

A camp site has a few legal requirements:

Here is an example of a risk assessment. Risk Assessment.

Writing a risk assessment involves identifying actions that you will take to remove or mitigate risks. Having written the risk assessment, you can't just "file and forget"; you have to have a way to make sure that those mitigating actions are put in place.

  • You have an obligation to provide ambient lighting at night.
  • You have to have access through the camp site wide enough for a fire engine to gain access.
  • You have to provide "adequate" access to individual tents.
  • There should also be a fire point available on the campsite with a fire safety sign, 2 fire extinguishers and a means of alerting people.
  • You have an obligation to follow the law.
  • If people at the convention are persistently causing dangerous problems then you may want to consider throwing people out.
  • Other areas of site safety include;

Securing any gas bottles used for heaters, this can be done by a cheap padlock and chain.
Gas bottles should ALWAYS be stored in a well ventilated outdoor area and not in any walkway/access ways. Propane is also heavier than air so don't store above a tent if possible. Should gas leak it will fall to the floor and fill any area below it.
Propane bottles should always be used standing upright. They can be stored flat or safely rolled around, but in use they MUST be stood upright.
It is difficult to emphasise the importance of gas safety. People can die! If in doubt ask someone competent.


Ensuring that all access and egress is clear of obstacles and trip hazards and adequately lit.

Entrances to marquees should have fire extinguishers sited nearby and fire exits are clearly marked.

All non intrinsically safe electrical connections should be fixed above ground level. If there is any chance of water ingress to such a connection (for example, you are worried that water may drip into the marquee) you can also use a drip loop and/or bag up connections using plastic bags and electrical tape.

The HSE (Health & Safety Executive) have produced "The event safety guide" a 190 page handbook which is available to download for free at http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg195.pdf which give guidelines about safety at events and legal requirements.
There is also information on the HSE website eg: http://www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/managing-an-event.htm