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Event safety: top tips
Top tips for running events safely include carrying out a risk assessment, planning for emergencies, managing the flow of traffic and crowds, and working with local organisations.
Event safety: planning for emergencies
Planning for incidents and emergencies if you are an event organiser, including creating an emergency plan, evacuation procedures and handing over to the emergency services.
Events health and safety
What you should consider regarding health and safety when you are running events, including organisation, site suitability, facilities and emergency planning.
Common causes of stress at work
Key sources of stress at work include heavy workloads, no support, over-promotion or unrewarding roles, poor management, blame culture and bullying.
Common causes of personal stress
Non-work factors can cause stress to your employees affecting their work, such as divorce, family illness, bereavement, moving house and debt problems.
Reduce stress in your workplace
How to reduce work-related stress levels in your business - from reducing employees' workloads to giving them more autonomy and ensuring holidays are taken.
Business benefits of reducing stress
Why you need to take action on stress, to comply with the law and increase your productivity, reduce sickness absence and prevent a high staff turnover.
Workplace stress audit
Monitoring your business for potential sources of stress by carrying out a systematic stress audit using a checklist or questionnaire to consider key areas of stress.
Signs of workplace stress
How to detect symptoms of stress in individuals and groups such as poor performance, tiredness and irritability and an increase in sick leave.
Stress management training and counselling
How courses in time management and other skills, promoting healthy living and counselling services may help employees manage their stress more effectively.
How to deal with stress
Putting the systems and policies in place to deal with the growing problem of stress in the workplace and prevent sickness absence and productivity issues.
Types of PPE: hand and arm protection
Choosing protection for the arms and hands, such as gloves, cuffs and elbow protectors to protect from hazards like cuts, chemicals, infection and vibration.
Types of PPE: footwear
Choosing the right protective footwear for yourself and your employees such as safety boots, the tasks they are needed for and what to consider.
Types of PPE: clothing
Choosing protective equipment for the body and legs to protect you and your employees from risks like extreme temperature, electric shock and chemicals.
Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to promote your gig
There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.
Negotiate a gig deal
Find out what type of gig deals are there, how payments work in the gig business and how to negotiate booking arrangements.
How to pitch your music
Follow these simple steps to pitch your music to venues and to gig promoters.
Find an audience for your show
Learn how to increase gig attendance and use simple strategies to help you get more fans through the door.
Booking gigs: the basics
Understand the process of booking gigs, and find out what promoters and venue owners look for when choosing what acts to book.