Event Safety

Events are a workplace for some and a leisure activity for others and range from family days in the local park to musical events, festivals, fireworks displays, carnivals, sporting events, street parades, exhibitions etc. Negligence on the part of the owner and/or the event organiser of the event can result in injury to either workers or patrons.

Organisers have under common law a duty of care towards persons involved with the event – including the audience, performers, suppliers and event staff.

The following links provide guidance and outlines recommended measures to provide for a safe event;

Donegal County Council Fire Service advice for marquees here

Event Management https://assets.gov.ie/243199/a124bd4e-f9f2-495a-ba19-8131c35ffe46.pdf

Safety at Outdoor Pop Concerts and other outdoor musical events https://assets.gov.ie/243199/a124bd4e-f9f2-495a-ba19-8131c35ffe46.pdf

Fire Safety at Sports Grounds link here