
Risk Mitigation for Large-Scale Events
Planning and executing music festivals and community events requires meticulous risk mitigation to protect all attendees and staff.
Scott Davidson is the CEO and Founder of Code 4, an operations management and emergency services provider based in Austin, Texas.
For Scott, risk forecasting and mitigation are the keys to planning safe and secure mass gatherings.
Listen in to learn how to:
- Assess venues for any safety, security, or transportation concerns
- Determine which risks are “worthy of mitigation”
- Communicate with staff and attendees about expectations before the event
- How to train and prepare your team for mass gatherings
- Build rapport with government officials and agencies in advance
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
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