Green Guide Worked Examples and Annexes
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Annual inspection v structural appraisal – what is the difference?
Celebrating 10 years of the SGSA
Licensed standing in seated areas
Local Authority Safety Certification Training
Safety Advisory Group – Terms of Reference Checklist
Preparing counter terrorism measures
Safety certification for National League clubs
Planning for increased threat levels
Planning for moving people in an emergency terrorist threat situation
Alternative uses of sports grounds
I’m a new Safety Officer, what do I need to know?
Pre-event tests and inspections
Electrical and mechanical services
Crowd disorder and anti-social behaviour
Is an Operations Manual held by a public body covered by the Freedom of Information Act?
Football league capacity requirements
Matches between league and non-league opposition
Temporary demountable structures
Reducing slip hazards on concourses
Dynamic Performance and Testing of Grandstands
Historic Home Office circulars
Counter terrorism advice for sports grounds
Academic Forum minutes – 5 September 2019
Academic Forum Terms of Reference
Spectator injuries at sports grounds data
ACT (Action Counter Terrorism) Awareness eLearning
Spectator safety qualifications FAQs
Sports Technology and Innovation Group
Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975
Oversight and Licensing Policy
Sports Grounds Safety Guidance Documents
National League Clubs Guidance
Articles
SGSA Conference 2022 Programme Launched
Guidance on crowd related medical incidents
SGSA Conference programme overview released
Understanding the steward exemption
UEFA Stadium & Security Webinar 2022
SGSA Conference 2022 – tickets now available
Martyn Henderson awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List
2021 – Reasons to be cheerful part 4
End of year reflections from the Chair
Fan-led Review of Football Governance published
First licensed standing grounds announced
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the SGSA
SG03: Event Safety Management webinar
Planning safe events – online training
Licensed standing in seated areas
New SG03: Event Safety Management guidance available to buy
Licensed standing areas at top flight football grounds to be allowed from January
New guidance document brings together the core elements of event safety management
New Event Safety Management guidance published
New research highlights safety requirements of Neurodiverse fans at live sporting events
Annual Report and Accounts published
Events and attractions guidance
Keeping structural checks and sports grounds inspections high on the agenda
Derek Wilson appointed Chair of SGSA
New spectator safety qualifications
Sports unite to show nation they are fan ready
Ticketing partners come together to support the return of fans to live sport
Sports Technology and Innovation Group
Planning for social distancing – international
SG02: Planning for physical distancing international edition
SG02: Planning for social distancing webinars
Planning for social distancing: lessons from case studies
2019/20 Injuries at football grounds report released
SG02: Planning for social distancing
Planning for social distancing – videos
Annual Report and Accounts 2019-20
Drones – SGSA Knowledge Series
Football without spectators guidance
Sport without spectators – general guidance
Risk-based safety certificates – Knowledge Series
Zone Ex – SGSA Knowledge Series
Capacity Calculations – SGSA Knowledge Series
35 years since Bradford tragedy
Taylor Made – 30 years since the formation of the Football Licensing Authority
Women in Sports Grounds Safety
SGSA supporting African football safety and security
Promoting safety across Europe
Safe management of standing at football – emerging findings
SGSA Strategic Plan 2020-24 published
SGSA speaks at FIFA Master programme
SGSA supporting Stadium Safety and Security Workshop
Standing at Football Review Released
New partnership formed with BASIS
New partnership with LABC formed
One year on for our Chief Executive
Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19 published
Integrated safety management for major events
Wolverhampton Wanderers new seating announcement
Council of Europe Convention Signed
Progress made, but more needed
SGSA welcomes new Board Members
Five top messages from the Green Guide Briefings
Cyber Security for Major Events Guidance
National Occupational Standards for Spectator Safety Review
Winter reminders for sports grounds
Safety Certification Guidance Updated
Reflections on security at future major events
New sports safety guidance launched
Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) – Available to buy
Condolence message to Leicester City Football Club
Government review of evidence relating to the all-seater policy
Terrorism, Technology and Thinking – Key messages for Venue Safety
The evolution of the Green Guide
SGSA Welcomes New Interim Chief Executive
Equality And Human Rights Commission Report on Premier League Accessibility
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Annex A – P Factor Indicative Questions (PDF)
Annex A – (P) Factor Indicative Questions (Word)
Annex B – S Factor Indicative Questions (PDF)
Annex B – (S) Factor Indicative Questions (Word)
Annex C – Guidance on Colour Vision Deficiency (PDF)
Annex D – Demountable Structures Checklist (PDF)
Annex D – Demountable Structures Checklist (Word)
Annex E – Medical room checklist (PDF)
Annex-E – Medical room checklist (Word)
Worked Example A: Football and Rugby (PDF)
Worked Example B: Cricket (PDF)
Worked Example C: Racecourse (PDF)
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