Edinburgh IOSH Community - Behind the Scenes at Murrayfield Stadium

Our session will provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at how one of the UK’s premier sporting venues manages complex safety challenges and large-scale events. Hosted by the Scottish Rugby operations team, the event will cover:

- An overview of Scottish Rugby’s safety, security and event operations at Murrayfield

- The annual event calendar – from Six Nations internationals and Edinburgh Rugby matches to major concerts and third-party events

- A look into the licensing and guidance frameworks, including how the stadium aligns with: SGSA Green Guide, The Purple Guide and The Safety Certificate process

- Crowd management planning and delivery, including: Stewarding operations, Ingress/egress strategies and Managing fan movement throughout the stadium.

Key challenges and opportunities facing the venue:

• Ageing infrastructure
• Resourcing for peak events
• Future stadium development plans

The event will conclude with a guided stadium tour, giving attendees insight into operational zones, safety systems and event-day logistics.

This is an ideal opportunity for health, safety, and event professionals to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with other OSH professionals.

This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge to enhance your professional journey. This event plans to cover the following IOSH competencies: External visitors, suppliers, and contractors (Technical), Planning and implementation (Core) and Conflict management (Core) at Understand Level.

The event is open to members and non-members. If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at Y29tbXVuaXRpZXMgfCBpb3NoICEgY29t in advance.

This information will be shared with the venue that you are attending to help ensure staff are ready to assist if you need it.

As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at Y29tbXVuaXRpZXMgfCBpb3NoICEgY29t thank you for your consideration.

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