Health & Safety

Allspan (UK) Ltd are registered members of MUTAmarq, the governing body for Marquee Companies within the UK, and follow its code of practice for Health and Safety.

Structures (frame & covers)
-  All structures must conform to wind loading stipulations.
-  Special care is taken to heat structures in winter to prevent snow loading.
-  Materials used in construction are Fire Retardant to current British Standards.

-  PVC flammability testing to: BS7837
-  Structural steelwork: BS5950
-  Structural aluminum: BS8118
-  Wind loading: BS6399

Additional Equipment

The code also covers additional equipment supplied including flooring, heating, linings, furniture and lighting

-  Linings flammability testing to: BS5867
-  All electrical equipment is Portable Appliance Tested (PAT tested) annually

Risk Assessment/Method Statements

Allspan (UK) Ltd has a general Risk Assessment and Method Statement document within its Health & Safety Policy. On occasions, specific documents are drawn up for a site specific risk assessment.

Reducing Risk

When working with structures at events there are a number of guidelines which are followed to reduce risk and help improve safety.

-  Structures should be properly maintained whilst in service to ensure their structural trustworthiness in windy/inclement conditions.

-  Work should be carried out in accordance with previously agreed plans.
-  Structures should have good exits in case of an emergency evacuation.
-  Adequate anchoring should be carried out and regularly inspected.

-  The structure should not be interfered with without prior consultation with the marquee contractor. In particular:

-  Attempting to move the structure
-  Exits
-  Wall bracing
-  Anchoring points
-  Removal of walls
-  Additional loading on cross rafters
-  Introduction of flammable materials
-  Flooring systems
-  Electrical and mechanical equipment
-  Positive action should be taken to ensure that any underground services are identified and avoided (eg (gas/electric/water etc).