9) Signage
Regardless of how well-considered the layout is, if you do not have the appropriate signage to direct people around the site/venue (or to follow in the event of an incident) the space could be rendered ineffective, crowd management issues may result and health and safety compromised. For further information on safety signage legislation see HSE’s The Health & Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 at www.hse.gov.uk
You may require a range of signage to perform various functions:
> Directional signage – e.g. to direct people to the nearest exit, toilet, bar, etc.
> Information signage – e.g. to tell people where they are in the venue/on the site,
to show people where facilities are on the site, the running order of the
entertainment, etc.
> Safety signage – e.g. showing the location of emergency exits, fire fighting
equipment, danger zones, etc.
> Welfare signage – e.g. meeting point, baby change, lost persons, drinking water,
first aid, etc.