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MUTA
Curlew Marquees are member of MUTA, the marquee hirers' trade
association. MUTA's codes of practice cover the full extent of
Health & Safety issues applicable to the industry.
Structures
- Our structures have to conform with wind loading stipulations.
- Special care is taken to heat structures in Winter
to prevent snow loading.
- Materials used in construction must conform with current
British Standards of Fire Retardancy.
Ancillary Equipment
- The code also deals with the supply of ancillary equipment
including flooring, heating, linings, furniture and lighting.
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Risk Assessment/Method Statements
Complete Events has a general Risk Assessment / Method Statement
document within its Health & Safety Policy. Occasionally
specific documents are drawn up for site specific risk assessment.
Liaison with Authorities
Complete Events is used to working alongside and in collaboration
with the various agencies involved with safety. These include:-
- Environmental Health
- Fire Officers
- Security
- Facilities Management
- Civil/Structural Engineers
- Paramedic/Ambulance Services
- Police
Reducing Risk
When working with structures at events there are a number of guidelines
which can be followed to reduce risk and help improve safety.
1. Structures should be properly maintained whilst in service
to ensure their structural integrity in windy/inclement conditions.
2. Work should be carried out in accordance with previously agreed
plans and schedules - last minute changes are often not well thought
through.
3. Structures should have adequate exits in case of an emergency
evacuation.
4. Adequate anchoring should be carried out and regularly inspected.
5. The structure should not be tampered with without prior consultation
with the marquee contractor. This refers especially to:-
- Attempting to move the structure
- Exits
- Wall bracing
- Anchoring points
- Removal of walls
- Additional loading on cross rafters
- Introduction of flammable materials
- Flooring systems
- Electrical and mechanical equipment
6. Positive action should be taken to ensure that any underground
services (gas/electric/water etc) are identified and avoided.
7. All protruding guy ropes and pegs should be well guarded and
the public protected from trip hazards.
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