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#1 Posted : 20 May 2008 09:31:00(UTC)
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Posted By Brenda H
Not sure if anyone can point me in the right direction.

A friend has been talking to me about a local event their church is going to hold, basically a BMX competition!

No one is employed, however I have suggested a risk assessment for the event in general, assessing how they're going to manage such things has first aid, lost kids, fire, access/egress etc.

However, is there anything specific they need to address? I have advised they speak to their insurer's and take advice there.

But anything else?

Thanks
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#2 Posted : 20 May 2008 11:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Hunter
RoSPA's "Leisure Safety" pages may provide useful info.
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#3 Posted : 20 May 2008 11:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Brett Day

There is a governing body for competative mounting biking (similar problems), they produce guidance for event organisers.

www.imba.org.uk/ may also be worth speaking to.
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#4 Posted : 21 May 2008 09:12:00(UTC)
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Posted By Brenda H
Great, thanks to both of you, I will have a look
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#5 Posted : 21 May 2008 09:21:00(UTC)
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Posted By ITK
Brenda try and get hold of the Event Safety Guide from the HSE.

It may be a little more than you actually need but gives plenty of useful information regarding event safety.

The guide costs £20 which is a tad expensive for HSE books but worthwhile nonetheless.

http://www.hsebooks.com/..._id=3336&cookie%5Ftest=1

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