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RAMS, Risk Assessments, Staffing Plans, and Production Schedules for live events, government, weddings, and corporate productions — US and UK standard. Produced by professionals who have worked the floor. Delivered within 48 hours.

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48H
Standard Document
Turnaround
13+
Document Types
US & UK Standard
CDM
2015 Compliant
UK Documentation

Document Quality
What You Receive

Every PDS document is professionally formatted, fully populated, and referenced against official US and UK standards. This is what your clients and venues actually receive.

Spring_Gala_2026_RAMS.pdf — PDS Production Documentation Services
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Production Documentation Services · pdsproductions.com
Ref: PDS-2026-001
US Standard · v1.0
Date: 10 Aug 2026

RISK ASSESSMENT & METHOD STATEMENT — SPRING GALA 2026 · THE GRAND HYATT, ATLANTA GA

Event
Spring Gala 2026
Client
Horizon Events Group
Show Date
10 August 2026
Attendance
400 · Crew: 14
# Hazard Who at Risk Score Before Control Measures Score After
1 Manual Handling — heavy equipment & stage decks during load-in Crew / Stagehands 12 MED Team lifts for loads over 25kg. Pre-task brief. Safe lifting technique enforced by supervisor. 4 LOW
2 Working at Height — lighting rig and truss fly above stage Riggers / Lighting Crew 12 MED All riggers hold IPAF. Harness required above 2m. Exclusion zone below all overhead work. Hard hats mandatory in rigging zone. 4 LOW
3 Electrical Hazards — temporary power distribution and generator operation Electrical Crew / All 10 MED All electrical work by competent qualified person only. RCD protection on all circuits. Cable routes protected and signed. No public access to power areas. 4 LOW
4 Slips, Trips and Falls — cables, equipment cases, wet surfaces during load-in All Crew / Public 8 MED Cable covers on all pedestrian routes. Work areas kept clear. Non-slip matting at entrances. Housekeeping checks every 30 minutes during load-in. 4 LOW
5 Crowd Management — 400 attendees at stage front during peak show Public / Event Staff 8 MED Crowd barriers at stage front. Trained crowd managers at 1:250 ratio per NFPA 101. Emergency evacuation plan confirmed with venue. Clear exit signage. 3 LOW

Our Documents
Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

Professional documentation produced to US and UK industry standards. Submit your intake form — we handle everything else.

Safety · US & UK
Full RAMS
Risk Assessment & Method Statement combined. The most requested compliance document for any event or construction project. Referenced to OSHA, CDM 2015, and HSE guidance.
$225
48hr delivery
Safety
Toolbox Talk
Pre-event crew safety briefing — plain language, site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and crew sign-off. Ready for your supervisor to read at load-in.
$75
24hr delivery
Safety · UK
COSHH Assessment
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Required under COSHH Regulations 2002 for any event using chemicals, fuels, pyrotechnics, or cleaning substances.
$150
48hr delivery
Safety · US & UK
Fire Risk Assessment
Legally required for any public-facing event in the UK under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. US version aligned with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
$175
48hr delivery
Planning
Production Schedule
Full event timeline from first truck arrival to venue handback. Timed blocks, department responsibilities, key contacts, and show-day cues.
$125
48hr delivery
Planning
Staffing Plan
Crew roster, roles, call times, reporting structure, emergency contacts, and department breakdowns. Covers union and non-union labour.
$100
24hr delivery

Our Approach
The PDS Standard

Three principles that govern every document we produce. Not compliance for compliance's sake — documentation that actually protects your people and your project.

1
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Accuracy Over Speed
Every document is cross-referenced against official standards — OSHA, HSE, CDM 2015, NFPA 101, ANSI/ESTA. We cite the regulation, not just the recommendation. Your venue H&S manager will not send it back.
2
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Site-Specific, Not Generic
We produce documentation for your event, your venue, your crew. Not a template with your name dropped in. Every hazard, every control measure, every method statement reflects the actual scope of your work.
3
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Built by People Who've Done the Work
PDS was founded by a production operations professional with hands-on experience at Kennedy Space Center, Ford Field, and Georgia Southern University. We know what happens when documentation fails on site.

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The best way to improve safety is to design work so that failure becomes difficult.

Sidney Dekker · Professor of Human Factors & Patient Safety

Process
Three Steps.
Professional Result.
01
📋
Complete the Intake Form
Fill out our detailed event intake form — takes about five minutes. Event type, venue, crew size, scope of work, and required documents. The more detail you provide, the more accurate your documents.
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We Produce Your Documents
Our team produces your documents using professional templates referenced against OSHA, HSE, CDM 2015, and industry standards. Standard turnaround 48 hours. Rush available.
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Download and Deploy
Receive completed documents as PDF and Word. Ready to submit to venues, brief your crew, satisfy insurance requirements, and get on site.


Delivery
When You Need It

Four delivery tiers built around real show-day pressure. Standard orders guaranteed within the stated window from receipt of a complete intake form.

Standard
24 HRS
Simple documents — Toolbox Talk, Staffing Plan, Run of Show, Simple Event Plan, Vendor Sheet.
No surcharge
guaranteed
Professional
48 HRS
Complex documents — RAMS, Fire Risk Assessment, COSHH, Crowd Management, Traffic Management, ADA Plan.
No surcharge
guaranteed
Rush
12 HRS
Any document type. Subject to availability. Contact us before ordering to confirm we can deliver.
+50% surcharge
on request
Emergency
4 HRS
Show-day critical. Venue requires documentation before load-in. Contact us immediately.
+100% surcharge
on request
Rush and Emergency orders require confirmation before submission — contact info@pdsproductions.com before ordering. Turnaround clock starts on receipt of a complete and accurate intake form.
Industries
Any Industry
That Runs Events
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Live Events
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Government
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Weddings
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Corporate
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Film & TV
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Sports
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US Standard
United States Documentation
Produced to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 standards, ANSI/ESTA technical standards, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Suitable for all US venues, insurers, and authority having jurisdiction requirements.
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UK Standard
United Kingdom Documentation
Aligned with HSE guidance, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, COSHH Regulations 2002, and The Purple Guide. Recognised by UK venues, local authorities, and insurers.

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OSHA & HSE Referenced
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CDM 2015 Compliant
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ANSI / ESTA Standards
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NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
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US & UK Dual Market
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48hr Standard Delivery

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