Discussion Overview

Event safety needs to be considered for any event. Setting standards for safety is important for the event planner, vendors, and attendees. Many government standards have to do with the venue itself, such as American With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Standards are also important for purposes of awards and judging contests, etc., such that everyone feels the judging is fair and the awards are fairly disseminated.

Topic: Safety and Security

The site inspection becomes all the more important when you are having a nighttime event. In this discussion, you will apply what you have learned about safety and security issues to a prospective event site.

View the nighttime scene. Then discuss all the safety and security issues that might apply and make recommendations to ensure that this venue is safe and secure for a nighttime event.