Episodes
Monday Aug 29, 2016
Monday Aug 29, 2016
As event planners and suppliers we are all aware of evolving threats that can impact our venues and attendees. The industry has never established a uniform set of international standards for safety and security. To address that need, the international Secure Venue Standard is being developed in collaboration with a number of industry organizations.
Friday Aug 12, 2016
Show #11 - Event Safety - Rigging Basics
Friday Aug 12, 2016
Friday Aug 12, 2016
Last week we talked about the role of a fire marshal in keeping attendees safe at an event. Continuing on the theme of safety and security, this week we’ll take a look at rigging and provide a brief overview of how that fits into the responsibility for a planner to assure thattheir attendees are safe and comfortable during their time spent at the event.
ESTA (Entertainment Services & Technology Association)
Wednesday Aug 03, 2016
Show #10 - Event Safety - a brief look at the role of a Fire Marshal
Wednesday Aug 03, 2016
Wednesday Aug 03, 2016
Just this week there’s beensome discussions in the news relating to room capacity at some politicalevents. We’re non-political here on thepodcast, but it started us thinking about the role of a fire marshal and thegreater subject of event safety in general.
When you’re planning an event a part of your responsibility is to make sure that the attendees are safe andcomfortable during their time spent at the event.
This can touch on a fewareas, but today we start with a brief overview of the role of Fire Marshals and their responsibility for helping to keep yourattendees safe.
Event Safety Checklist from Eastern Michigan University: Event Safety & Planning Checklist
ESTA: Entertainment Services & Technology Association
Health & Safety Executive (UK): Event Safety
IATSE Local 22: Event Safety Training Guide