Acumen Safety launches IOSH-approved training for the events industry
Acumen Safety, a health and safety consultancy dedicated to delivering simple, practical, and proportionate solutions, has announced the launch of its virtual IOSH-approved training courses, specifically tailored for the live events sector.
Developed by founder Olly Galvin, who brings over 20 years of hands-on experience building and managing festival sites, the courses are designed to bridge the gap between compliance and real-world application. The flagship programme – Managing Safely in Events (7–9 October and 19–21 November, online) – helps everyone from site crew to senior professionals build competence and confidence in keeping events safe.
“The events industry depends on people – from freelancers to suppliers and venue teams – yet health and safety training has often been overlooked or too generic to be useful,” said Olly Galvin, founder of Acumen Safety. “Our courses are built around real-world event challenges, so participants acquire skills they can put into practice straight away, wherever they work. These courses are ideal for freelancers and mid-career professionals who want to enhance their credentials, stand out in a competitive market, and bring event-specific safety expertise to their roles.”
Acumen Safety provides consultancy, training, and ongoing support to suppliers, venues, and organisers across the UK and the Middle East. Operating to ISO-accredited standards, the company is trusted by leading organisations, including AEG and is recognised for delivering tailored, proportionate safety management systems that save time and money while protecting staff, customers, and businesses.
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