Helicopters and events
Planning an event where helicopters are either required or desired can be challenging.
Use of helicopters could be in relation to the media wishing to attend the event private travel to the event joy flights or filming of the event.
Landing
Some events require the use of a helicopter and a safe landing place. The safest place to land and refuel a helicopter is at an airport.
We do not permit helicopters landing in or near public places.
Please see below for contact information for Barwon Heads Airport or Avalon Airport.
Barwon Heads Airport
1411-1419 Barwon Heads Road Connewarre Victoria 3227
| Jeff Brooks | 0418 643 401 |
| Leighton Hamlin | 0418 567 340 |
| Don Adamson | 0418 138 840 |
| Mike Philip | 0418 131 838 |
| Anton Westerink | 0410 552 373 |
Avalon Airport
80 Beach Road Lara Victoria 3212
| Telephone: | +61 3 5227 9100 |
| Fax: | +61 3 5282 3335 |
| Website: | www.avalonairport.com.au |
| Facebook: | Avalon Airport |
| Twitter: | @AvalonAirportAU |
| Email: | enquiries@avalonairport.com.au |
Land development - Construction
The management of the site and construction works required for any land development is the responsibility of the supervising engineer (Superintendent) and/or the Contractor.
Working with children at events
In 2006 the Victorian Government introduced a new checking system to help protect children under 18 years of age from physical or sexual harm.
Extreme weather and events
Your risk management plan needs to address 'weather' and what procedures are in place on the event day in the event of extreme weather.
Events near or on the water
If you are planning to stage your event near or on a waterway, beach or swimming pool, then there are several risk factors that you need to consider.
Gas safety for events
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is the fuel used by many catering vendors for heating and cooling purposes.
Handling and storage of fuel at events
You must comply with the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and other relevant Australian Standards for handling and storing fuel at your event.
Understanding risk management for events
No matter the nature or size of your event, your event will have risks and hazards. It is your responsibility as the event organiser, to identify and manage these.
Developing your event Risk Assessment
A risk management plan is a document that identifies and specifies an approach required to manage risks associated with your event.
Insurance requirements for events
Event organisers must provide insurance and complete a Form of Indemnity, in addition to developing a risk assessment and risk management plan.
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for events
Any risks defined as part of your event's risk assessment as ‘High Risk Construction Work’ and undertaken by a contractor require a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS).
Safely managing smaller structures at events
All structures no matter how big or how small, need to be safely secured. An umbrella can, if not become airborne in windy conditions if it is not properly secured.
Stages and platforms
Stages and platforms are relatively common at events. It is important to understand your obligations as the event organiser for the construction of your stage and/or platform.
Inflatable land-based devices at events
Jumping castles or inflatable land-borne devices are a popular addition to parties, school fetes, sporting activities, community festivals and events.