Marshalling Training in order to comply with the Public Processions Act 1998

Why have Marshalls/Stewards?

1. Internal Control - It permits the organiser to control the event to their own satisfaction and for their own stated purpose.
2. External obligations - It fulfils the legal requirements and the social responsibilities that accompany the right to hold an event.

Marshalling and Safety Training with regards to Community Bonfires In Northern Ireland

Historically bonfires have been a consistent feature of traditional celebratory life in Northern Ireland. For the most part these fires have been associated with one section of the community either Protestant or Catholic, and subsequently they have been interpreted as sectarian events

Marshalling Training at Community Events

Any Event that is held within the Public realm and requires Public Liaibility Insurance should have marshalls present in order to provide for Health & Safety Controls. EventSafetyNI has recently worked in collaboration with Moyle District Council to train all the volunteers Stewards in preparation with the 2012 Olympic torch coming to Northern Ireland. Here's what the Moyle District Council rep had to say
"I think everyone found the course really worthwhile and certainly highlighted issues for us in Council.