Fews Marquee is a member of MUTA, the marquee hirers' trade association. MUTA's codes of practice cover the full extent of Health & Safety issues applicable to the industry.

Structures – (frame & covers)
- Our structures have to conform to wind loading stipulations.
- Special care is taken to heat structures in winter to prevent snow loading.
- Materials used in construction are Fire Retardant to current British Standards.

-PVC flammability testing to: BS7837
-Structural steelwork: BS5950
-Structural aluminum: BS8118
-Wind loading: BS6399

Additional Equipment
The code also deals with the supply of additional equipment including flooring, heating, linings, furniture and lighting

-Linings flammability testing to: BS5867
-All electrical equipment is Portable Appliance Tested (PAT tested) annually

Risk Assessment / Method Statement
We use an independent firm of health and safety consultants to advice on our health and safety policy and its implementation. We have risk assessments documented within this policy and drawn up site specific risk assessments where appropriate.

Reducing Risk
When working with structures at events there are a number of guidelines which can be followed to reduce risk and help improve safety.
- Structures should be properly maintained whilst in service to ensure their structural trustworthiness in windy/inclement conditions.
- Work should be carried out in accordance with previously agreed plans.
- Structures should have good exits in case of an emergency evacuation.
- Adequate anchoring should be carried out and regularly inspected.

- The structure should not be interfered with without prior consultation with the marquee contractor. In particular:

- Attempting to move the structure
- Exits
- Wall bracing
- Anchoring points
- Removal of walls
- Additional loading on cross rafters
- Introduction of flammable materials
- Flooring systems
- Electrical and mechanical equipment