Festival season is approaching, with planning for these events taking place up till the very last second, ensuring everything is in place for a safe and successful event - all whilst staying compliant with laws and regulations.
One thing in particular that’s important to arrange for such an event is first-aid. Considering the remote nature of festivals, jackleg cabins are a great solution for setting up temporary first-aid units. Read on to learn more.
What is a Jackleg Cabin?
A jackleg cabin is a type of portable cabin that sits on four adjustable steel support legs, allowing these cabins to be levelled on uneven surfaces - depending on where they’re being used - for optimum stability and versatility.
These cabins can come in various unit sizes with an open plan layout, allowing you to customise the interior however is most practical for your needs. They also come with electrical sockets, overhead lighting and convector heaters, as well as a stainless steel sink unit, water inlet connection and a waste outlet.
Importance of First-Aid at a Festival
Due to the nature of festivals, there are many factors at play that can impact the likelihood of someone needing medical attention. For example:
Exposure to the sun/heat
Mosh pits
Alcohol and drugs
Exposure to outdoor wildlife (e.g. insects, wasps)
Use of camping cooking equipment
These factors make sense that some of the most common medical complaints at festivals include:
Sunstroke
Fainting
Hyperventilation
Minor injuries (e.g. sprained ankle or cuts and bruises from falling over)
Overconsumption of alcohol and drugs (please note, we do not endorse the consumption of illegal substances)
Bites and stings
Minor burns
With so many varying risk factors at play, along with the high number of attendees often found at festivals, having first-aid stations and medical staff on hand is imperative.
Using a Jackleg Cabin for First-Aid
A jackleg cabin makes for an ideal first-aid setup at festival events for various reasons. Firstly, their transportable nature and ability to be levelled on uneven surfaces makes them especially safe, easy to install and convenient to use, considering that most festivals take place outdoors and in fields.
They also offer a sterile, private and secure environment to treat any attendees that require medical attention, helping them to feel safer, whilst making the job of medical experts easier. Their open plan layout also means they can be set up however is most convenient for medical staff.
Jackleg Hire from Manchester Cabins
Are you setting up a festival? From jackleg cabins to portable toilet hire, we’ve got your needs covered here at Manchester Cabins.
We also offer anti-vandal office and container hire in Manchester and beyond. Get in touch with us today to learn more about the units we offer and discuss your requirements.