BS8406 Event Standard
BS8406 Event Steward Security screening Standard: is a code of practice set by the BSI which provides an employment screening standard for companies looking to meet the high standards required for candidates working as Event Steward as best practice. The standard is now a mandatory standard for all Event Stewards.
BS8406 Event Steward Security screening Standard: is a code of practice set by the BSI which provides an employment screening standard for companies looking to meet the high standards required for candidates working as Event Steward as best practice. The standard is now a mandatory standard for all Event Stewards.
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The BS8406 Event Steward security screening came into force in 2021.
It is the best practice under the BSI Event Steward standard, companies that do not ensure that their event stewards are screening to this standard run the risk of not validating their insurances. Let NVS UK ensure that you comply with the standard fully and your reputation and risk are fully covered.
BS8406 Screening Standard Explained
Failing to apply the new BS8406:2020
This replaced the previous standard in August 2020 – may nullify insurances and lead to adverse media should things go wrong.
Who should take note of BS8406:2020?
BS8406:2020 is aimed at companies which provide contractual event stewarding services for both outdoor and indoor events and provides recommendations regarding the infrastructure, staffing, training, operation, and management of such organisations.
This affects companies, local authorities, service providers, institutions, and individuals involved in:
Event management
Event Production
Venues hosting events
Exhibition or event contractors
Do I need to comply with the update?
The Security Industry Authority lists 5 exemptions from deploying licensed individuals. These are:
1. In respect of those responsible for health and safety and comfort of attendees within a specific area
2. Those monitoring pedestrian flow at key points of the event
3. Those providing advice and guidance to visitors arriving in cars or on foot
4. Those reporting to a supervisor or safety offices about damage or defects at the event which may threaten health and safety
5. Volunteers
Additionally, this standard does not apply to static site guarding, mobile control services or door supervisors which are covered by BS7858.
What is BS8406 designed to do?
The aim of this standard is in line with health and safety legislation and looks to reduce potential accidents and injuries as well as avoiding the chaotic consequences of poor crowd control.
It requires that each individual providing event stewarding or crowd control must have their risk assessed, evaluated, and documented so that the appropriate level of pre-employment screening is defined. There are four levels:
Level 1 – which is mostly applicable to small local community events
Level 2 – mostly for individuals involved in very low risk events
Level 3 – applicable for most individuals employed in the capacity of stewarding and/or crowd control
Level 4 – for those involved in high-risk roles or events or to individuals involved in a position of authority
