Events management has witnessed both massive growth and significant change in recent years. Event planners must consider a growing number of factors, including:
- Health and safety
- Site management
- Security
- Electrical services
- Waste disposal
- Sound systems and noise
BSI offers a range of standards to assist event organizers and venue managers run safe, effective and environmentally friendly events.
BS 8901 provides requirements for planning and managing sustainable events of all sizes and types. BS 8901 encompasses the entire range of events ranging from large scale conferences and unique events such as the 2012 Olympics to music festivals and air shows. The standard is applicable throughout the sector supply chain encompassing venues, organizing companies and industry contracting firms and is aimed at the following groups:
- Event organizers
- Venues
- Organizations and/or individuals in the supply chain
Watch video highlightsfrom the BS 8901 launch event
 PDIEC/TR 60825-3:2008
Safety of laser products. Guidance for laser displays and shows
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PAS 51:2004
Guide to industry best practice for organizing outdoor events |
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BS OHSAS 18001:2007
Occupational health and safety management systems. Requirements |
BS 7609-1:2005
Use of lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications. Code of practice for installation, use and removal of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers)
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BS 8406:2003
Event stewarding and crowd safety services. Code of practice |
BS 7909:1998
Code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes |
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