Generic Risk Assessment 3.8 Fighting Fires in Public Entertainment Venues

A4 Loose-leaf

Author:

Great Britain Department for Communities and Local Government, Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

This assessment examines the hazards, risks and control measures that relate to fighting fires at venues where large numbers of the public attend for the purposes of entertainment, including:

• Sports stadia

• Cinemas and theatres

• Open air venues

• Large night clubs

• Air displays and festivals

• Military displays and tattoos

• Buildings that are primarily used for other purposes, schools, shopping malls etc.

Scope

Significant hazards and risks

• Gaining access

• Large numbers of people

• Alcohol and drugs

• Violence towards emergency personnel

• Power and fuel supplies and other associated utilities

• Working at height

• Fire

• Rubbish and refuse

• Large temporary structures

• Lack of adequate water supplies

• Hazards associated with multi-use venues

• Event specific hazards for responders

Extent	24 pages	ISBN	9780117540514
Size	A4	Price	£20.99
Format	Loose-leaf	Published	04 Nov 2013
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