Case studies

MRL were asked to return to the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, where we had previously worked on the Gulf Cup, to deliver the safety management for the culmination of the United Arab Emirates National Day celebrations in early December 2011. Jools Bentley was despatched to the UAE for almost 10 weeks, assisted by Tony Whitehouse for a couple of weeks, to oversee the project. Jools said “it was great to be back in Abu Dhabi, working on such…

In February, MRL Safety were again involved in the Brit Awards, held at London’s O2 Arena. This was the second time the prestigious music awards ceremony had been held at the O2 following the move from Earls Court last year. MRL Safety were asked to provide safety management for the huge pop extravaganza and once again, Jools was MRL’s lead on the project. “I love the Brits” said Jools;” it’s such a great team to work with and the BPI…

Double the average annual rainfall struck many parts of the UK in June 2007, causing widespread flooding. Several people died and the largest rescue operation ever in peacetime was launched. MRL played a key role in the NHS response to these events, and subsequently led on the production of guidance for UK healthcare organisations on business continuity planning and resilience, covering a range of disruptive scenarios in addition to flooding such as industrial disputes and disease outbreaks. This guidance can…