Resources
- Legislation
- Film, television and theatre production
- Fairground rides and amusement devices
- Outdoor adventure activities
- Swimming and other water leisure
Legislation
- Abstracts from The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
- Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 1996
Film, television and theatre production
- A Review of Work at Height Practices by the Broadcasting Industry in Sports Stadiums used by the UK Premier and Scottish Premier Football Leagues “Wash Up” report [1.8MB]
- TUV/NEL report: Review of Work at Height Practices in the UK Broadcasting Industry [1.9MB]
- Smoke and vapour effects used in entertainment (Entertainment Information Sheet No 3)
- Working with animals in entertainment (Entertainment Information Sheet No 4)
- Safe operation of miniature railways, traction engines and road vehicles (Entertainment Information Sheet No 12)
- Managing crowds safely
- Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing or rope
- Safe filming and recording involving vehicles (Entertainment Information Sheet No 22) [25KB]
- Management of firearms and other weapons in productions (Entertainment Information Sheet No 20) [60KB]
- Health and safety in audio-visual production. Your legal duties
- Special or visual effects involving explosives or pyrotechnics used in film and television productions (Entertainment Information Sheet No 16) [60KB]
- Stunts, fights and other potentially hazardous production activities (Entertainment Information Sheet No 17) [60KB]
- Buildings used for locations and temporary studios in film, television and theatre (Entertainment Information Sheet No 18) [80KB]
- Safe design and build of production sets used for film and television (Entertainment Information Sheet No 19) [60KB]
- The dangers of cellulose nitrate film [734KB]
- Safety in broadcasting sports events (Entertainment Information Sheet No 1)
- Violence to workers in broadcasting (Entertainment Information Sheet No 2)
- Working at heights in the broadcasting and entertainment industries (Entertainment Information Sheet No 6)
- Electrical safety for entertainers INDG247
Fairground rides and amusement devices
- Fairgrounds and amusement parks: Guidance on safe practice
- TUV/NEL report: Review of UK fairground working at height [2.1MB]
- Review of fairground safety [558KB]
- An assessment of risks at fairground rides [509KB]
- Fairgrounds and amusement parks (Entertainment Information Sheet No 5)
- The amusement devices inspection procedures scheme (Entertainment Information Sheet No 8)
Outdoor adventure activities
- Effective safety briefings for drivers at carting circuits (Entertainment Information Sheet No 21) [20KB]
- Health and safety in ski-slope operations [240KB]
- Combined water and rock activities: Guidance for providers (Entertainment Information Sheet No 13)
- Safe operation of miniature railways, traction engines and road vehicles (Entertainment Information Sheet No 12)
- Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing or rope
- Guidance for the operation and maintenance of ropes courses has been prepared by the industry and can now be found in "The UK Ropes Courses Guide 2009 " published by the Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee.
Swimming and other water leisure
- Grilles covering sump drains in swimming pools [21KB]
- Managing health and safety in swimming pools (HSG179)
- Swimming: parental supervision

