Responsibilities
The Event Health and Safety Co-ordinator

The Event Health and Safety Co-ordinator

Is appointed by Event Organiser at the earliest possible stage during the design and planning of the Event; they will need to be competent and adequately resourced.
The Event H&S co-ordinator has responsibility for co-ordinating the health and safety aspects of the Event and ensure that the health and safety plan is prepared and prepares the Event Safety File.
Health and safety meetings should be held as soon as possible after the plan has been approved to define H&S requirements using the Format for Event H&S meeting found in Planning.
The individual should be experienced in Events and have relevant knowledge of health and safety. Information to be given to the H&S Co-ordinator could include site plans, the premises, work processes and activities, details from utilities and equipment suppliers, risk assessments from the participants etc. They will co-ordinate with the H&S liaison people from all the participating groups.