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Events public liability & risk management

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This resource provides an overview of public liability insurance, and why it is important when running events involving volunteers and the public, and contains a practical checklist for event risk management.

The guide explains what public liability insurance covers, common risks associated with events, and situations where additional insurance may be required. The event risk management checklist supports organisations to identify, assess, and manage risks before, during and after events. This resources supports event planners to confirm insurance coverage for the event and protects volunteers and the public.

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  • Helps reduce risk in event planning, ensures events are appropriately insured, prioritises safety volunteers and the public, easy-to-use practical checklist for event risk management.
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