EVENT MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK

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EVENT MANAGEMENT HANDBOOKfor EVENT organisers of larger events (greater than 3,000 spectators)DisclaimerThe contents of this HANDBOOK are subject to periodic review in light of best practice, Government requirements and regulations. No reader should act on the basis of any such information contained therein without referring to applicable laws and regulations and/or without seeking appropriate professional advice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the Irish Rugby Football Union shall not be held responsible for loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misprints or misinterpretation of the contents hereof. Furthermore, the Irish Rugby Football Union expressly disclaims all and any liability to any person in respect of anything done, or omitted, by any such person in reliance on the contents of this 2008, Version 12Purpose 4Scope 5Advance planning 6Pre- EVENT planning 8Managing the risk 9Risk assessment 9Contractors and suppliers 11Providing a safe venue 12Venue design 12Providing space for people 13Ingress and egress 14Signs, way-marking and circulation 15Event control facilities 15Structural safety 16Temporary covered accommodation 17Barriers/fences 17Lighting 17Electrical systems 17Fire prevention equipment 18Environmental issues 19Noise 19Catering/food safety 19Occasional food premises and permits 20Sanitary facilities 20Drinking water 21Litter and waste 2

Pre-event planning Plan for the organisation of your event in phases; details within each phase will be dependent on the event venue, scale, duration and planned activities. Any event will involve elements of each phase and you should identify those issues, which are relevant to your event and plan accordingly.

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