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Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975
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National League Clubs Guidance
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Council of Europe Convention Signed
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
April 2020 newsletter published
March 2020 Newsletter now available
COVID-19 Coronavirus guidance – updated
Spectator safety qualification consultation extended
Taylor Made – 30 years since the formation of the Football Licensing Authority
Women in Sports Grounds Safety
Level 4 qualification consultation
Level 3 qualification consultation
Spectator safety qualification consultation
Level 2 qualification consultation
SGSA supporting African football safety and security
February 2020 newsletter published
Promoting safety across Europe
Safe management of standing at football – emerging findings
January 2020 Newsletter Now Available
SGSA Strategic Plan 2020-24 published
Spectator Injury Data Statistics Released
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
Business Impact Target 2018-19
Integrated Safety Management for Major Events
Annual Conference date announced
Wolverhampton Wanderers new seating announcement
Progress made, but more needed
SGSA Welcomes New Board Members
Five top messages from the Green Guide Briefings
Data Protection in a No Deal Brexit – the action you need to take
Cyber Security for Major Events Guidance
National Occupational Standards for Spectator Safety Review
Winter reminders for sports grounds
From Whitehall to White Hart Lane via Gateshead
2018 – Insights from the Chair
Safety Certification Guidance Updated
Reflections on security at future major events
National Occupational Standards Review – update
New sports safety guidance launched
Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds ‘Green Guide’ – Available Now
Condolence message to Leicester City Football Club
National Occupational Standards Review
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
Business Impact Target 2017-18
Equality And Human Rights Commission Report on Premier League Accessibility
Could Stress Be The Biggest Contributor To Absenteeism In The Events Business?
Regulations
Which parts of a ground should be covered by a Safety Certificate?
I’m a new Safety Officer, what do I need to know?
Insights
Advising on Perth’s Optus Stadium
Supporting African football with FIFA
Supporting Brazil to host a successful World Cup 2014 and Olympics 2016
Resources
Pre-Event Test and Inspections
Police services court outcomes
Green Guide Worked Examples and Annexes
Events covered by a Safety Certificate
Football league capacity requirements
Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds During Construction
Concession Facilities at Sports Grounds
Guide to Electrical and Mechanical Services at Sports Grounds
Counter terrorism awareness online course
Temporary Demountable Structures
Preparing counter terrorism measures
Alternative Uses of Sports Grounds
Safety Advisory Group – Terms of Reference Checklist
Preventing crowd disorder and anti-social behaviour
National Occupational Standards for Steward Training
Responses to the consultation on a Wider Definition of Safety
Guidance
Who Is In Charge In The Control Point / Control Room?
Advertising changes to safety certificates
Matches between league and non-league opposition
Auxiliary Power Supplies at a Sports Grounds
Is an Operations Manual held by a public body covered by the Freedom of Information Act?
Safety certification for National League clubs
How do I apply for a ground to be designated or de-designated?
Terracing – prescribed standard
Planning for moving people in an emergency terrorist threat situation
Planning for increased threat levels
Reducing slip hazards on concourses
Support for Local Authorities – Policies and Procedures
Dynamic Performance and Testing of Grandstands
Can I hire Stewards whilst they are still training?
What are the alternatives to level 2 NVQ in spectator safety?
Lou has been an inspector with the SGSA, and formerly the Football Licensing Authority, since 2002.
She received a British Empire Medal in the 2019 New Year’s Honours List, for services to sport and public safety.
Email: lou.elliston@sgsamail.org.uk
Phone: 01494 580149 / 07977 551021