Events
Running events safely at the University.
Events safety guidance
Purpose: Procedures to maintain safety at all events organised by or held on University of Bristol premises, with information about risk assessments, food safety, event security, emergency arrangements and licencing.
How to use: General advice for all events, which can be accompanied by specific guidance for barbecues, food stalls and inflatables.
Resource: Event safety – A guide for event organisers
Relevant for: Event organisers.
Additional resources
Barbecues
Purpose: Helpful tips for holding safe barbeques in University gardens and grounds.
Resource: Barbecue guidance
Relevant for: Departments planning barbecues.
Food stalls
Purpose: Advice for running food stalls in a safe manner that complies with legislation, including guidance on food safety, training, planning and what to consider on the day of the event.
Resource: Food stall guidance
Relevant for: Staff or students planning to sell food from stall on University premises.
External resource: Food Standards Agency – Advice on providing food at community and charity events
Inflatable play equipment
Purpose: Providing information on how to manage the risks of inflatables and prevent any possible accidents or incidents.
Resource: Inflatable play equipment at events guidance
Relevant for: Organisers of events where inflatables will be present.
Events guidance for 2021/22 academic year
Guidance for events held from 19 July 2021 to 31 July 2022.