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Five Must-Have Items to Keep Your Events Team Healthy and Happy On-Site

Health and safety are always top priorities when pulling off a successful event. From mental to physical well-being, there are many moving parts to keeping your events team healthy and happy on-site. From our years of experience in the industry, we’ve compiled a list of five must-have items to keep your events team focused on-site.

1. Snacks and Drinks:

Keeping your team hydrated and fed throughout the day is crucial to their health and productivity. Make sure to have plenty of snacks and water on hand, especially if you’ll be working in hot weather conditions. A coffee and tea station in your office would be most welcome by your staff. This seems like a no-brainer but often, taking small refueling breaks gets overlooked while on-site.

2. First Aid Kit:

Accidents happen, even when you’re being careful. That’s why it’s essential to have a first aid kit on-site in case anyone hurts themselves. Be sure to stock it with bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and painkillers. Don’t forget preventatives like hand sanitizer, facemasks, and Vitamin C packets and don’t rely on the venue to supply these items. Often they’re not stocked and you’ll have to hunt them down.

3. Break Area:

It’s essential to take breaks throughout the day, both for physical and mental health reasons. Create a designated break area for your team where they can relax, recharge, and take some time for themselves. This can be something as simple as setting up a few chairs and a table in a quiet corner of the room, away from where they may be asked to help out or get back to work before they’ve fully recovered.

4. Portable Printer:

There’s ALWAYS something someone either forgot to print out or needs to change on the fly all of the time. It’s a pain having to trek all the way to the business center on-site, and a portable printer can absolutely save you at times.

5. Comfortable Footwear:

Comfortable footwear is essential in convention cities. Everyone knows you need a good pair of comfortable shoes when working a long program but what about socks? We love Ecco brand shoes and Stance socks! What are your favorite brands?
Keeping your events team healthy and happy on-site is essential to putting on a successful event. By following these five tips, you’ll be well on your way to ensuring that your next event is a success!

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