Advice on Food and Health and Safety for Temporary Events
FOOD SAFETY
If you intend to provide food at your event you need to ensure that
food is safe to eat. Check that any caterers are registered with
their local Environmental Health Department. Alternatively you may
wish to cater yourself; this can be done as long as it is done
safely. This will involve:
- providing a supply of wholesome/mains water
- using good quality food which is 'in date'
- keeping chilled food stored in the fridge below 8 degrees
centigrade
- cooking food properly, particularly meat to above 75 degrees
centigrade
- ensuring that food is used straight away and kept hot or
cold.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Any event involving the public or any work activity will be subject
to enforcement under The Health and Safety At Work etc Act 1974.
You need to carry out a suitable risk assessment prior to the event
to ensure that all hazards to safety are adequately controlled. If
the event includes public entertainment you should check the
following:
- Electric Safety - Ensure all electrics are installed and
maintained by a competent electrician including music
equipment.
- Gas Safety – Ensure any heating or gas installations are
properly installed and maintained by a Corgi registered
person.
- Fire Safety- Ensure there are adequate provisions for fire
safety contact the Fire officer on 08451224454 for further
information.
Washing and Toilet Facilities - Ensure that there
are adequate toilet provisions on site for the number of people
attending the event. If there are no toilets you will need to hire
portable toilets and sinks.
Lighting - Ensure that there is adequate fixed lighting on
walkways and around car parks to prevent slips and trips.
If the planned event is taking place on farmland you need to ensure
that there is no access to livestock or machinery or dangerous
areas through the installation of physical barriers and clear
signage.
For further information
email the Food and
Safety team or call on 01562 732928.