Health & Safety

Our Health and Safety specialists have provided much effort to improve and maintain a safe site for your enjoyment but your help is also necessary so please familiarise yourselves with the following before visiting the event:

Do

• acquaint yourself with the site layout, note signs for exits and facilities such as First Aid Centre
• avoid congested areas, returning later when fewer people are present
• keep a lookout for children, elderly and disabled person and assist them whenever necessary
• listen and follow instructions from members of the Emergency Services and site Stewards
• keep entrances, exits and pathways clear
• take extreme care in the gardens to avoid damage to its infrastructure – it has great heritage value
• wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water

Do Not

• throw litter – place it in a bin instead
• panic – keep calm and contact a Mela Steward to inform them of any hazards
• smoke or take alcohol while outside designated areas
• stand near loudspeakers or any other noisy environment
• go anywhere where hazardous substances may be stored
• behave in an aggressive or unruly manner
• expose yourself to unnecessary risks

If you encounter any problems during your stay at the Mela, please keep calm

inform any site Steward first

or make your way to the Information Point at the Bandstand