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MEETINGS OF STEWARDS, GATEMEN AND ANCILLIARY STAFF TOOK PLACE ON TOESDAY 16~H
AUGUST AND TJESDAY 23RD AUGUST 1988, BOTH MEETINGS COMMENCED AT 7.00 P.M.
~ose present were welcomed by Company Secretary, G.H. Mackrell who introduced:
i) Station Officer[ I- South Yorkshire Fire Brigade
ii) Inspector S. Sewell - South Yorkshire Police
iii) Duty Officer - Peter Wells, St. John Ambulance Brigade
Station Officer ~- Gave a demonstration of the various fire extinguishers
located within the ground. He emphasised however that matchday staff should
attempt to extinguish only minor fires. If in any doubt the alarm should be
given and the Fire Brigade sunmoned immediately.
Inspector Sewell:- went through the duties of stewards in relation to their
function within the ground. ~he emergency evacuation procedure was dealt with
in detail.
Duty Officer Wells:- Gave a demonstration of basic first aid. ~he location of
S.J.A.B. members situated within the ground was pointed out to those present.
Graham Mackrell on behalf of the club agreed to provide a small gate onto the
pitch between the South Stand uncovered seating and the Kop in order to assist
S.J.A.B. members gaining access to the pitch. In addition Mr. Mackrell agreed
with Mr. Wells to provide such First Aid materials as were requested. Mr. Wells
agreed to provide a list of requirements prior to the commencement of the season.
Dou@ Lock:- Went through "Instructions to Matchday Staff’. He highlighted two
minor amendments:
i ) Ste~rds may be required to report for duty more than two hours before
a match, if prior notice is given.
ii) Smoking is not permitted by matchday staff whilst on duty.
Graham Mackrell then closed the formal part of the meeting and thanked all those
present for attending, and particularly wished Station Officer Miles a long and
happy retirement.
* Note - At the meeting held on 16th August 1988 Mr. Mackrell had to leave at
approximately 7.30 p.m. Mr. Lock took the chair and gave the vote of thanks.
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