Biological factors

To ensure that hygiene rules are observed and accepted by staff at food and drink stalls, business owners can provide a hygiene kit. This kit could contain the following items: Disinfectant spray for seating areas and toilets Hand soap Hand sanitiser Disposable gloves Toilet paper Wet wipes Disposable towels This hygiene kit can be provided to every employee for personal use. This also helps to improve compliance with hygiene standards when preparing and handling food on site. In addition, the regulations for construction sites regarding the installation of portable toilets must be observed. This means that where there are more than six employees, separate toilet facilities must be provided for men and women. The number of employees (by gender) must be communicated to the organiser in advance.

Festival events often take place in the countryside, where there is a risk of staff suffering allergic reactions to insect stings. Organisers should check in advance whether any staff members suffer from allergies and take this into account in their first-aid plan. People with allergies must have their personal emergency medication to hand. Suitable remedies for insect stings, such as ointments and/or cooling pads, can be used to provide relief following a sting. As people react differently to stings, the affected person should be monitored during the first few minutes so that further emergency measures can be taken if necessary. Employees must be trained in this regard.

Waste and its disposal are an important hazard factor. In a confined space, it is not only necessary to ensure that visitors are taken care of quickly, but also that waste is disposed of safely.Sharp or pointed objects in the waste can cause injuries, which can also cause serious bacterial infections.There is also a risk of insect bites or vermin infestation.Employees should wear personal protective equipment when disposing of waste, such as cut-resistant gloves and safety goggles if necessary. Suitable waste containers and work materials such as brooms, dustpans, shovels and tongs should be provided.Cigarette butts can pose a particular fire hazard in waste or in nature and should therefore be disposed of separately. The organiser must provide information on how waste disposal is organised on site.