Event management

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.

Key publications button standard cover

BS 8901:2007
Specification for a sustainable event management system with guidance for use


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 
standard coverPDIEC/TR 60825-3:2008 
Safety of laser products. Guidance for laser displays and shows
standard coverPAS 51:2004
Guide to industry best practice for organizing outdoor events

standard coverBS OHSAS 18001:2007
Occupational health and safety management systems. Requirements 

standard coverBS 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)

standard coverBS 8406:2003
Event stewarding and crowd safety services. Code of practice

standard coverBS 7909:1998
Code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes
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