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1. Event Nature

A) Nature of event:
Classical performance
Public exhibition
Pop/rock concert
Dance event
Agricultural/country show
Marine
Motorcycle display
Aviation
Motor sport
State occasions
VIP visits/summit
Music festival
Bonfire/pyrotechnic display
New Year celebrations
Demonstrations/marches/political events - Low Risk
Demonstrations/marches/political events - Medium Risk
Demonstrations/marches/political events - High Risk
Demonstrations/marches/political events - Opposing factions involved
B) Venue:
Indoor
Stadium
Outdoor in confined location, eg park.
Other outdoor, eg festival
Widespread public location in streets
Temporary outdoor structures
Includes overnight camping
C) Standing/seated:
Seated
Mixed
Standing
D) Audience profile:
Full mix, in family groups
Full mix, not in family groups
Predominately young adults
Predominately children and teenagers
Predominately elderly
Full mix, rival factions

2. Event Intelligence

E) Past History:
Good data, low casualty rate previously (less than 1%)
Good data, medium casualty rate previously (1-2%)
Good data, medium casualty rate previously (1%-2%)
First event, no data
F) Expected Numbers:
< 1,000
< 3,000
< 5,000
< 10,000
< 20,000
< 30,000
< 40,000
< 60,000
< 80,000
< 100,000
< 200,000
< 300,000

3. Sample of additional considerations

G) Expected queuing:
Less than 4 hours
More than 4 hours
More than 12 hours
H) Time of year (outdoor events):
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
I) Proximity to definitive care (nearest A&E):
Less than 30 min by road
More than 30 min by road
J) Profile of definitive care:
Choice of A&E departments
Large A&E department
Small A&E department
K) Additional hazards:
Carnival
Helicopters
Motor sport
Parachute display
Street theatre
L) Additional on-site facilities:
Suturing
X-ray
Minor surgery
Plastering
Psychiatric / GP facilities

Please note that this a guide only based on information submitted to the form and is taken directly from the HSE which you can view by clicking here. This, in no way, constitutes a quotation. For a full quotation please contact us. Please tick the box if you agree, then press calculate.

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Based on 'The event safety guide - A guide to health, safety and welfare at music and similar events", HSEBOOKS (Second Edition, 1999). Online version and script © JR Ambulance 2011