Risk Management

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EVENTS (unit 3 EVMA)

1. Loss of reputation
2. Injury to players (surface, projectiles, obstructions, competitive aggression)
3. Damage to facilities
4. Financial loss
5. Loss of equipment
6. Over-stressed workers
7. Over / Under resourcing

TYPES OF EMERGENCY (unit 3 EVMA)

1. Riots
2. Explosions
3. Fires
4. Extreme weather
5. Building collapse
6. Heart attacks, epileptic fits, asthma attacks, diabetes related conditions, snake or spider bites, severe bleeding, fractures

RISK REGISTER (unit 3 EVMA)

1. Description of the risk
2. Impact of risk
3. Probability of occurrence
4. Risk score (Probability x Impact)
5. Planned response should the risk occur
6. Summary of actions taken in advance to reduce probability and/or impact (mitigation)
7. Risks given ranking with highest priority identified to all event staff

SECURITY AND STEWARDING (unit 6 EVMA)

1. Crowd management
2. Guest protection
3. Equipment and facility protection
4. Entrance, exits and perimeter security
5. Traffic / parking management
6. Sterile and danger areas
7. Assistance to emergency services
8. Emergency procedures
9. Overnight security
10. Restricted areas
11. Cash storing and handling

RISK MANAGEMENT - ASSESSMENT (unit 6 EVMA and unit 5.8 HSFM)

1. Identify the area of risk and related hazards
2. Decide who or what is at risk
3. Decide what measures will be put in place to control the risk
4. Evaluate the level of risk

RISK FACTORS (unit 6 EVMA)

1. Type of event - nature
2. Venue - capacity, access
3. Location of event 
4. Crowd - profile, habits
5. Weather - adverse conditions
6. Vehicle movement
7. Contractors
8. Structures / barriers
9. Equipment 
10. Emergency announcements
11. Security

CATEGORIES OF HAZARDS (unit 5 HSFM)

1. Health hazards
2. Safety hazards
3. Chemical hazards
4. Biological hazards
5. Physical hazards
6. Ergonomic hazards
7. Psycho-social hazards

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY (unit 5 HSFM)

1. Fire and safety regulations
2. Temporary structure inspection
3. Alcohol consumption and liquor laws
4. Permits or licences

RESPONSE PLANNING SHEET (unit 5 HSFM)

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BASIC DUTIES OF SECURITY STAFF (unit 5 HSFM)

1. Understand their general responsibilities
2. Safety checks
3. Control or direct spectators
4. Assist in the safe operation of the ground
5. Man staff entrances and exits
6. Recognise crowd conditions
7. Assist emergency services
8. Provide basic first aid
9. Respond to emergencies
10. Specific duties in an emergency

LOW RISK CATEGORY EVENT SAFETY PLAN

1. Safety measures
2. Security measures
3. Crowd management measures
4. Vehicle parking arrangements
5. Emergency medical measures

• Includes the following: risk assessment, event details, venue design, spectator profile and attendance, control of event service providers, availability of facilities, control of alcohol, fire measures, access and egress control, safety information announcements, emergency evacuation procedures.