Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has launched the ESSA Individual Induction, the first in a series of certificated training courses for its members with a focus on health and safety. The trade body has created a series of bite-sized induction courses that cover a range of safety-related areas to provide a key understanding of different health and safety requirements when working at an exhibition or event. ESSA already offers company-level Accredited status, a quality assurance programme designed […]

Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has welcomed the recognition from government that there is and will continue to be a serious impact on companies beyond retail, leisure and hospitality stating that there will be a £100 million boost to the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) fund for local authorities in England. However, continued speculation surrounding Government restrictions […]

Events industry associations AEV, AEO and ESSA have taken steps to reassure their members and the public, while lobbying for government support, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. In a joint statement, the trade bodies have asserted that attending events is no more of a risk to people than riding public transport, relaying messages […]