GUIDELINES FOR CREW CAMP AT AIR FUSION

In the light of greater public awareness of Health and Safety and Child Protection issues, and advisory body?s suggestions and requirements for young people, Platform has devised these guidelines for consideration:

Fencing

Heras fencing (2m) around crew camp with locked vehicle entrance near road and staffed pedestrian entrance to the park.

Identification

Specific wrist band/laminated badge to allow access to the crew camp, with record of who has been issued with identification to include name, address, telephone number and some further verification (e.g. sight of driving licence, well known to senior crew).

Bands/Stall Holders

Camping offered in separate area, not so secure, with disclaimer for any loss or damage.

Age of Campers

Young people 15 years and under, not to stay overnight (or after 11.30pm). 16 & 17 year olds need permission slip from parent/guardian.

Health and Safety

Risk Assessment relating to equipment get in and get out to be prepared e.g. training required, senior crew member responsible, protective equipment/clothing, exclusion areas.

Risk Assessment of crew camp area to be prepared e.g. access, traffic, parking, trip hazards, toilet and washing facilities for 10 day period, lighting, food preparation and storage, washing-up arrangements, bins, table clearing, fire prevention, sharp knives.

Security

24 hour presence during festival week.

Child Protection Training and CRB Checks

For senior crew.