
In particularly, it minimises the risks of having to make costly late changes to plans, or an event being stopped due to safety concerns. There are benefits to involving SAG at the outset. Giving notice to the Safety Advisory Group Event organisers and others involved in the running of an event retain legal responsibility for ensuring public safety. The SAG does not approve or prohibit events from taking place.

For example, a knife-throwing demonstration, or where there may be disorder among rival groups of attendees. Some smaller events should also involve the SAG if, by their nature, they are higher risk. In general, a 'large-scale public event' is an event where more than 500 people are expected to attend. open air entertainment, including theatre, opera and historical re-enactments.shows such as agricultural shows, car shows, dog shows and horse shows.The SAG considers large-scale public events, including: It also supports cooperation and coordination between the council, emergency services, and other relevant organisations. It helps organisers consider the planning and management of events. The SAG is a forum for discussing and advising on public safety at an event. Through Thurrock's Safety Advisory Group (SAG), we advise event organisers on planning, preparation, regulation and management of public events. minimise inconvenience to the public, residents and businesses.uphold reasonable standards of safety at all public events in Thurrock.

An event organiser has a duty to plan, manage and monitor the event to make sure workers and the public are not exposed to health and safety risks.
