Stagesafe

The Resource Centre

Self Employment in the Live Music & Events Industry

A Guide for the self employed and those who use the services of the self employed prepared by STAGESAFE.

  • Self Employment Guide


  • Guide to On Site Working Practices and Safe Working Procedures in the Technical Production Industry

    A Guide for employees and the self-employed prepared by STAGESAFE.

  • Safe Working Practices Guide


  • Event Methodology, Terminology and Communications

    The following PDF documents outline the Methodology, terminology and communications systems used in the live music and events industry. The job descriptions show responsibilities and methodologies for personnel working in the event industry and have been produced both as an industry mapping exercise and as a training needs analysis tool:

  • Glossary of Terms

  • This PDF provides a useful list of terms and definitions. STAGESAFE acknowledges the contribution of other industry members in the preparation of this document. If you have a contribution for the Glossary, please contact us.

  • Areas of Responsibility for Venue Works & Managers
  • Methodology and Communications
  • Correct Radio Procedure
  • Job Descriptions

  • Other Information

  • A basic guide to health and safety responsibilities
  • A basic guide to health and safety law
  • Individual Rights and Responsibilities of Employees – A Guide for Employers and Employees (PDF)
  • Leading Health and Safety at Work
  • Essential information about insurance
  • Recognised Specialist Training Providers
  • EU Emmisions Trading Scheme (PDF)
  • Green 'n' Clean - Reducing the environmental impact of your music festival (PDF)
  • EU Drivers' Hours Regulations - A Guide For The Touring Industry - PDF
  • New Drivers' Hours Rules
  • A guide to radio frequency management for touring shows (PDF)
  • A simple guide to the goods vehicle operators licence
  • Changes to the colour coding for three phase electrical supplies (PDF)
  • Festival Survival Guide - A Guide for Festival Visitors (PDF)
  • Information for Caterers and Stallholders at Events, Festivals and Outdoor Concerts
  • Trailer Towing Safety
  • Smoking in vehicles used for work (PDF)
  • PAT Testing and Portable Appliance Testing information
  • Accident reporting & RIDDOR
  • First Aid provision
  • A Study into the Management Strategies Currently Employed to Maximise Crowd Safety Within the United Kingdom Live Music Industry (PDF)
  • Suspension Trauma – essential reading for all those who work at height (PDF)

  • Training Courses

    We are running Safety Passport , Fire Safety Awareness , Office Safety and Warehouse & Yard Safety Training courses.

    Contact us for further details.


    Now Available

    The second, fully revised and expanded edition of "Health & Safety Management In The Live Music And Events Industry" by Chris Hannam of STAGESAFE. See the full review here .

    For full details and to order your copy, click here now !