https://simplecast.com The Event Safety Podcast Welcome to the Event Safety Podcast, your source for ideas, discussions, and news from the world of live event safety. Produced by Event Safety Alliance. 2019 - 2025 Event Safety Alliance en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:15 +0000 https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com The Event Safety Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7cd7c37d-93d4-4301-b518-95b280305a62/19599ea9-f4a9-4b6a-b337-bea5c0f0331d/3000x3000/slide.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to the Event Safety Podcast, your source for ideas, discussions, and news from the world of live event safety. Produced by Event Safety Alliance. Event Safety Alliance false https://feeds.simplecast.com/4z3w0ti3 Event Safety Alliance info@eventsafetyalliance.org 1695e1c2-7869-487f-93ab-c8bc9e671719 Episode 114: The GCMA's The Service Playbook Episode 114: ESA 114 - GCMA's The Service Playbook

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What does it take to turn a safety plan into a positive experience for your attendees? Danielle Hernandez sits down with Thyr Rodrigues, a spectator services veteran whose career spans the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014, the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and UEFA's Euro 2020 and 2024, to explore The Service Playbook, a new resource from the Global Crowd Management Association (GCMA).

Thyr defines "service" as the intentional, proactive, and engaging use of human and physical resources at the frontline of contact with your audience. It's the bridge between your safety and security plan and the people who need to follow it. The conversation walks through the Playbook's first six chapters, covering headcount planning and service roles (spectator marshals, ushers, pre-information marshals), equipment like umpire chairs and foam hands, operations plans, deployment cards, and the pocket guides that give frontline staff the tools to answer questions on the spot. The discussion also digs into decision points, RAMP analysis, and how service teams function as the eyes and ears of the command room, knowing not just how to help, but who to tell when something goes wrong.

Thyr's framework was built on major sporting events, but as Danielle notes, it's easily scalable and transferable to events of any size and type. With chapters on training and event day preparation still to come, The Service Playbook is well worth a look for anyone thinking about how to set their crowd up for success from the very beginning.

Guests:

Thyr Rodrigues https://www.linkedin.com/in/thyrrodrigues/

Hosts:

Danielle Hernandez (host)

Show Notes:

Global Crowd Management Association (GCMA) | https://thegcma.com/

The Service Playbook | Available at GCMA website, with supporting templates available for GCMA members

Contact Danielle | podcast@eventsafetyalliance.org

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Thyr Rodrigues, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/esa-114-the-gcmas-the-service-playbook-6YUZCoPc Episode 114: ESA 114 - GCMA's The Service Playbook

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What does it take to turn a safety plan into a positive experience for your attendees? Danielle Hernandez sits down with Thyr Rodrigues, a spectator services veteran whose career spans the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014, the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and UEFA's Euro 2020 and 2024, to explore The Service Playbook, a new resource from the Global Crowd Management Association (GCMA).

Thyr defines "service" as the intentional, proactive, and engaging use of human and physical resources at the frontline of contact with your audience. It's the bridge between your safety and security plan and the people who need to follow it. The conversation walks through the Playbook's first six chapters, covering headcount planning and service roles (spectator marshals, ushers, pre-information marshals), equipment like umpire chairs and foam hands, operations plans, deployment cards, and the pocket guides that give frontline staff the tools to answer questions on the spot. The discussion also digs into decision points, RAMP analysis, and how service teams function as the eyes and ears of the command room, knowing not just how to help, but who to tell when something goes wrong.

Thyr's framework was built on major sporting events, but as Danielle notes, it's easily scalable and transferable to events of any size and type. With chapters on training and event day preparation still to come, The Service Playbook is well worth a look for anyone thinking about how to set their crowd up for success from the very beginning.

Guests:

Thyr Rodrigues https://www.linkedin.com/in/thyrrodrigues/

Hosts:

Danielle Hernandez (host)

Show Notes:

Global Crowd Management Association (GCMA) | https://thegcma.com/

The Service Playbook | Available at GCMA website, with supporting templates available for GCMA members

Contact Danielle | podcast@eventsafetyalliance.org

]]> Episode 114: The GCMA's The Service Playbook Thyr Rodrigues, Danielle Hernandez 01:00:29 Episode 114: ESA 114 - GCMA's The Service Playbook ---------------------------------------- What does it take to turn a safety plan into a positive experience for your attendees? Danielle Hernandez sits down with Thyr Rodrigues, a spectator services veteran whose career spans the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014, the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and UEFA's Euro 2020 and 2024, to explore The Service Playbook, a new resource from the Global Crowd Management Association (GCMA). Thyr defines "service" as the intentional, proactive, and engaging use of human and physical resources at the frontline of contact with your audience. It's the bridge between your safety and security plan and the people who need to follow it. The conversation walks through the Playbook's first six chapters, covering headcount planning and service roles (spectator marshals, ushers, pre-information marshals), equipment like umpire chairs and foam hands, operations plans, deployment cards, and the pocket guides that give frontline staff the tools to answer questions on the spot. The discussion also digs into decision points, RAMP analysis, and how service teams function as the eyes and ears of the command room, knowing not just how to help, but who to tell when something goes wrong. Thyr's framework was built on major sporting events, but as Danielle notes, it's easily scalable and transferable to events of any size and type. With chapters on training and event day preparation still to come, The Service Playbook is well worth a look for anyone thinking about how to set their crowd up for success from the very beginning. Guests: Thyr Rodrigues https://www.linkedin.com/in/thyrrodrigues/ Hosts: Danielle Hernandez (host) Episode 114: ESA 114 - GCMA's The Service Playbook ---------------------------------------- What does it take to turn a safety plan into a positive experience for your attendees? Danielle Hernandez sits down with Thyr Rodrigues, a spectator services veteran whose career spans the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014, the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and UEFA's Euro 2020 and 2024, to explore The Service Playbook, a new resource from the Global Crowd Management Association (GCMA). Thyr defines "service" as the intentional, proactive, and engaging use of human and physical resources at the frontline of contact with your audience. It's the bridge between your safety and security plan and the people who need to follow it. The conversation walks through the Playbook's first six chapters, covering headcount planning and service roles (spectator marshals, ushers, pre-information marshals), equipment like umpire chairs and foam hands, operations plans, deployment cards, and the pocket guides that give frontline staff the tools to answer questions on the spot. The discussion also digs into decision points, RAMP analysis, and how service teams function as the eyes and ears of the command room, knowing not just how to help, but who to tell when something goes wrong. Thyr's framework was built on major sporting events, but as Danielle notes, it's easily scalable and transferable to events of any size and type. With chapters on training and event day preparation still to come, The Service Playbook is well worth a look for anyone thinking about how to set their crowd up for success from the very beginning. Guests: Thyr Rodrigues https://www.linkedin.com/in/thyrrodrigues/ Hosts: Danielle Hernandez (host) false full 114 d189fc3f-14ca-406e-818d-1aa29af62474 Episode 113: Planning the Dance, March Madness It's March Madness!  In this episode, hosts Danielle Hernandez and John Badcock explore the logistical and operational complexities of hosting the annual NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. They are joined by Joey Doster (Lenovo Center, NC) and Becca Wilusz (Duke University) to discuss the bidding process, rapid scheduling, security perimeters, broadcast constraints and the challenges of managing massive crews.   These highly anticipated and widely viewed events are complicated and complex, with details from towels to hostile vehicle mitigation and our guests are well versed in the nuances of the "dance".

Hosts:

Danielle Hernandez (host)

John Badcock (co-host)

Guests:

Joey Doster | Director of Security and Guest Experience, Lenovo Center

Becca Wilusz | Assistant Director of Athletics for Game Operations, Duke University

Show Notes:   Watch March Madness Live on NCAA | NCAA.com

Host Selection & Bidding for Men's and Women's tournaments

Logistical Complexity of arena "Session" flips and rapid turnarounds

Coordinating travel and hospitality for teams, bands, and broadcast crews

Security & Public Safety collaboration with law enforcement

Managing the "Zone X" perimeter outside the venue

The Human Element, staff resilience, and accommodating live mascots

Media & Broadcast coordination and schedule management

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Danielle Hernandez, John Badcock, Joey Doster, Becca Wilusz) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/esa-113-planning-the-dance-march-madness-olnDC1xY It's March Madness!  In this episode, hosts Danielle Hernandez and John Badcock explore the logistical and operational complexities of hosting the annual NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. They are joined by Joey Doster (Lenovo Center, NC) and Becca Wilusz (Duke University) to discuss the bidding process, rapid scheduling, security perimeters, broadcast constraints and the challenges of managing massive crews.   These highly anticipated and widely viewed events are complicated and complex, with details from towels to hostile vehicle mitigation and our guests are well versed in the nuances of the "dance".

Hosts:

Danielle Hernandez (host)

John Badcock (co-host)

Guests:

Joey Doster | Director of Security and Guest Experience, Lenovo Center

Becca Wilusz | Assistant Director of Athletics for Game Operations, Duke University

Show Notes:   Watch March Madness Live on NCAA | NCAA.com

Host Selection & Bidding for Men's and Women's tournaments

Logistical Complexity of arena "Session" flips and rapid turnarounds

Coordinating travel and hospitality for teams, bands, and broadcast crews

Security & Public Safety collaboration with law enforcement

Managing the "Zone X" perimeter outside the venue

The Human Element, staff resilience, and accommodating live mascots

Media & Broadcast coordination and schedule management

]]> Episode 113: Planning the Dance, March Madness Danielle Hernandez, John Badcock, Joey Doster, Becca Wilusz 00:53:47 It's March Madness! In this episode, hosts Danielle Hernandez and John Badcock explore the logistical and operational complexities of hosting the annual NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. They are joined by Joey Doster (Lenovo Center) and Becca Wilusz (Duke University) to discuss the bidding process, rapid scheduling, security perimeters, broadcast constraints and the challenges of managing massive crews. These highly anticipated and widely viewed events are complicated and complex, with details from towels to hostile vehicle mitigation and our guests are well versed in the nuances of the "dance". Hosts: Danielle Hernandez (host) John Badcock (co-host) Guests: Joey Doster | Director of Security and Guest Experience, Lenovo Center Becca Wilusz | Assistant Director of Athletics for Game Operations, Duke University Show Notes: Watch March Madness Live on NCAA | NCAA.com It's March Madness! In this episode, hosts Danielle Hernandez and John Badcock explore the logistical and operational complexities of hosting the annual NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. They are joined by Joey Doster (Lenovo Center) and Becca Wilusz (Duke University) to discuss the bidding process, rapid scheduling, security perimeters, broadcast constraints and the challenges of managing massive crews. These highly anticipated and widely viewed events are complicated and complex, with details from towels to hostile vehicle mitigation and our guests are well versed in the nuances of the "dance". Hosts: Danielle Hernandez (host) John Badcock (co-host) Guests: Joey Doster | Director of Security and Guest Experience, Lenovo Center Becca Wilusz | Assistant Director of Athletics for Game Operations, Duke University Show Notes: Watch March Madness Live on NCAA | NCAA.com false full 113 7af28649-1a94-47fc-9ac4-a7bb48eadff1 Episode 112: Major Incident Planning In this episode, Danielle and Doug Bruce speak with UK events operations consultant Miriam Stone about Major Incident Planning for event operations. The conversation explores the critical differences between standard operational incidents and major incidents that require a multi-agency response. Key topics include emergency reporting, crowd management, the importance of continuous training and tabletop exercises, and empowering frontline staff to identify and report suspicious behavior. The episode also covers real-world event safety lessons and practical actions, including response strategies learned from the Manchester Arena bombing.

 

Hosts

Danielle Hernandez | LinkedIn

Doug Bruce, CSSP, CSP, MA | LinkedIn

Guest

Miriam Stone | LinkedIn

Links & Resources

JESIP: https://www.jesip.org.uk/

M/ETHANE Reporting Model: https://www.jesip.org.uk/joint-doctrine/m-ethane/

FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training: https://training.fema.gov/nims/

Left of Bang: https://www.amazon.com/Left-Bang-Marine-Combat-Program/dp/1936891301

The Purple Guide: https://www.thepurpleguide.co.uk/

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Danielle Hernandez, Miriam Stone, Doug Bruce) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/esa-112-major-incident-planning-G__PWxjB In this episode, Danielle and Doug Bruce speak with UK events operations consultant Miriam Stone about Major Incident Planning for event operations. The conversation explores the critical differences between standard operational incidents and major incidents that require a multi-agency response. Key topics include emergency reporting, crowd management, the importance of continuous training and tabletop exercises, and empowering frontline staff to identify and report suspicious behavior. The episode also covers real-world event safety lessons and practical actions, including response strategies learned from the Manchester Arena bombing.

 

Hosts

Danielle Hernandez | LinkedIn

Doug Bruce, CSSP, CSP, MA | LinkedIn

Guest

Miriam Stone | LinkedIn

Links & Resources

JESIP: https://www.jesip.org.uk/

M/ETHANE Reporting Model: https://www.jesip.org.uk/joint-doctrine/m-ethane/

FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training: https://training.fema.gov/nims/

Left of Bang: https://www.amazon.com/Left-Bang-Marine-Combat-Program/dp/1936891301

The Purple Guide: https://www.thepurpleguide.co.uk/

]]> Episode 112: Major Incident Planning Danielle Hernandez, Miriam Stone, Doug Bruce 01:19:32 In this episode, Danielle and Doug Bruce speak with UK events operations consultant Miriam Stone about Major Incident Planning for event operations. The conversation explores the critical differences between standard operational incidents and major incidents that require a multi-agency response. Key topics include emergency reporting, crowd management, the importance of continuous training and tabletop exercises, and empowering frontline staff to identify and report suspicious behavior. The episode also covers real-world event safety lessons and practical actions, including response strategies learned from the Manchester Arena bombing. In this episode, Danielle and Doug Bruce speak with UK events operations consultant Miriam Stone about Major Incident Planning for event operations. The conversation explores the critical differences between standard operational incidents and major incidents that require a multi-agency response. Key topics include emergency reporting, crowd management, the importance of continuous training and tabletop exercises, and empowering frontline staff to identify and report suspicious behavior. The episode also covers real-world event safety lessons and practical actions, including response strategies learned from the Manchester Arena bombing. false full 112 3c9d869a-4132-41b6-9bae-f899843694dd Episode 111: Laser Safety in Live Production Episode Summary

In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, hosts Danielle Hernandez and Jim Digby explore the complex and visually stunning world of laser technology in live entertainment. They are joined by Roberta McHatton (Laser Safety Services) and Harry Boyde (ER Productions), who provide expert insights into the physics of lasers, the evolution of safety standards since the 1980s, and the rigorous protocols required for both indoor and outdoor productions. From managing FAA notifications for outdoor shows to the technical precision of "audience scanning," this discussion highlights how safety acts as an essential enabler for creative innovation in modern show design.

Resources

International Laser Display Association

Laser Control Hardware

Guests

Roberta McHatton | LinkedIn

Harry Boyde | LinkedIn

Jim Digby, PMP®️ | LinkedIn

Danielle Hernandez | LinkedIn

Show Notes & Time Stamps

[00:00] Introduction: Danielle shares a local connection to the co-inventor of the laser, Charles Townes.

[02:10] Meet the Experts: Introductions for Roberta McHatton and award-winning laser designer Harry Boyde.

[06:45] Laser Physics 101: A breakdown of the acronym and how photons are concentrated into hazardous beams.

[12:30] Evolution of Safety: Comparing 1983 "nightclub" setups to modern 120-watt high-powered systems.

[16:00] Termination Points: The importance of knowing where a beam ends to prevent equipment damage.

[21:15] Outdoor Regulations: The role of the FAA, the 30-day notification rule, and using tools like FlightRadar24.

[28:30] Audience Scanning: The science of using specialized lenses to make lasers safe for direct crowd exposure.

[33:45] Emergency Protocols: The "Stop, Stop, Stop" rule and the critical role of the laser operator during a live performance.

[37:10] Training and Resources: Where to find professional certification through ILDA or specialized classes.

[46:40] Closing Segment: The team wraps up with final advice for the NEXT generation of production professionals.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/esa-111-laser-safety-in-live-production-EclRJFeV Episode Summary

In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, hosts Danielle Hernandez and Jim Digby explore the complex and visually stunning world of laser technology in live entertainment. They are joined by Roberta McHatton (Laser Safety Services) and Harry Boyde (ER Productions), who provide expert insights into the physics of lasers, the evolution of safety standards since the 1980s, and the rigorous protocols required for both indoor and outdoor productions. From managing FAA notifications for outdoor shows to the technical precision of "audience scanning," this discussion highlights how safety acts as an essential enabler for creative innovation in modern show design.

Resources

International Laser Display Association

Laser Control Hardware

Guests

Roberta McHatton | LinkedIn

Harry Boyde | LinkedIn

Jim Digby, PMP®️ | LinkedIn

Danielle Hernandez | LinkedIn

Show Notes & Time Stamps

[00:00] Introduction: Danielle shares a local connection to the co-inventor of the laser, Charles Townes.

[02:10] Meet the Experts: Introductions for Roberta McHatton and award-winning laser designer Harry Boyde.

[06:45] Laser Physics 101: A breakdown of the acronym and how photons are concentrated into hazardous beams.

[12:30] Evolution of Safety: Comparing 1983 "nightclub" setups to modern 120-watt high-powered systems.

[16:00] Termination Points: The importance of knowing where a beam ends to prevent equipment damage.

[21:15] Outdoor Regulations: The role of the FAA, the 30-day notification rule, and using tools like FlightRadar24.

[28:30] Audience Scanning: The science of using specialized lenses to make lasers safe for direct crowd exposure.

[33:45] Emergency Protocols: The "Stop, Stop, Stop" rule and the critical role of the laser operator during a live performance.

[37:10] Training and Resources: Where to find professional certification through ILDA or specialized classes.

[46:40] Closing Segment: The team wraps up with final advice for the NEXT generation of production professionals.

]]> Episode 111: Laser Safety in Live Production Event Safety Alliance 00:57:54 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, hosts Danielle Hernandez and Jim Digby explore the complex and visually stunning world of laser technology in live entertainment. They are joined by Roberta McHatton (Laser Safety Services) and Harry Boyde (ER Productions), who provide expert insights into the physics of lasers, the evolution of safety standards since the 1980s, and the rigorous protocols required for both indoor and outdoor productions. From managing FAA notifications for outdoor shows to the technical precision of "audience scanning," this discussion highlights how safety acts as an essential enabler for creative innovation in modern show design. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, hosts Danielle Hernandez and Jim Digby explore the complex and visually stunning world of laser technology in live entertainment. They are joined by Roberta McHatton (Laser Safety Services) and Harry Boyde (ER Productions), who provide expert insights into the physics of lasers, the evolution of safety standards since the 1980s, and the rigorous protocols required for both indoor and outdoor productions. From managing FAA notifications for outdoor shows to the technical precision of "audience scanning," this discussion highlights how safety acts as an essential enabler for creative innovation in modern show design. false full 111 aa6b7ca4-fd39-4f16-bdb7-2e519ff72ea9 Episode 110: Electricity is Shocking Danielle and guest co-host Anita Hartsock are joined by Richard Cadena to discuss the dangers of electrical shock on stages.  We explore exactly how stray current can travel through gear and people and why proper grounding is absolutely crucial.  Also, there is discussion about some real incidents that illustrate the point and prove why a non-contact voltage sniffer should be a part of your tool kit. Join this electrifying conversation and learn about Richard's new book on entertainment electrical safety, his Substack and other electrical resources.  Let's work together to keep all our training current and everyone safe.

Resources:

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Anita Hartsock, Richard Cadena, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/esa-110-electricity-is-shocking-Foz_yVA5 Danielle and guest co-host Anita Hartsock are joined by Richard Cadena to discuss the dangers of electrical shock on stages.  We explore exactly how stray current can travel through gear and people and why proper grounding is absolutely crucial.  Also, there is discussion about some real incidents that illustrate the point and prove why a non-contact voltage sniffer should be a part of your tool kit. Join this electrifying conversation and learn about Richard's new book on entertainment electrical safety, his Substack and other electrical resources.  Let's work together to keep all our training current and everyone safe.

Resources:

]]> Episode 110: Electricity is Shocking Anita Hartsock, Richard Cadena, Danielle Hernandez 00:53:40 Danielle and guest co-host Anita Hartsock are joined by Richard Cadena to discuss the dangers of electrical shock on stages. We explore exactly how stray current can travel through gear and people and why proper grounding is absolutely crucial. Also, there is discussion about some real incidents that illustrate the point and prove why a non-contact voltage sniffer should be a part of your tool kit. Join this electrifying conversation and learn about Richard's new book on entertainment electrical safety, his Substack and other electrical resources. Let's work together to keep all our training current and everyone safe. Danielle and guest co-host Anita Hartsock are joined by Richard Cadena to discuss the dangers of electrical shock on stages. We explore exactly how stray current can travel through gear and people and why proper grounding is absolutely crucial. Also, there is discussion about some real incidents that illustrate the point and prove why a non-contact voltage sniffer should be a part of your tool kit. Join this electrifying conversation and learn about Richard's new book on entertainment electrical safety, his Substack and other electrical resources. Let's work together to keep all our training current and everyone safe. false full 110 3c9448f8-c069-42e5-8790-4307d424be3f Episode 109: New Horizons for ESA Hey friends! We’re getting a little bit "in the weeds" today, and behind the scenes at The Event Safety Alliance.  ESA is going through an exciting transition, and we are so delighted to be joined by our new leadership team to talk about what’s next for our Life Safety First mission.

www.publichealtheverything.com

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Boxer Hardison, Danielle Hernandez, Doug Bruce, Tami Richter) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/esa-109-new-horizons-at-esa-j3UFK6fT Hey friends! We’re getting a little bit "in the weeds" today, and behind the scenes at The Event Safety Alliance.  ESA is going through an exciting transition, and we are so delighted to be joined by our new leadership team to talk about what’s next for our Life Safety First mission.

www.publichealtheverything.com

]]> Episode 109: New Horizons for ESA Boxer Hardison, Danielle Hernandez, Doug Bruce, Tami Richter 00:41:00 Hey friends! We’re getting a little bit "in the weeds" today, and behind the scenes at The Event Safety Alliance. ESA is going through an exciting transition, and we are so delighted to be joined by our new leadership team to talk about what’s next for our Life Safety First mission. www.publichealtheverything.com Hey friends! We’re getting a little bit "in the weeds" today, and behind the scenes at The Event Safety Alliance. ESA is going through an exciting transition, and we are so delighted to be joined by our new leadership team to talk about what’s next for our Life Safety First mission. www.publichealtheverything.com false full 109 03271a5e-0ccc-4963-bf8b-8ec968c16776 Episode 108: ETCP Certification: What, Who, Why and How 🎙️ You Guys! We Talked ETCP Certifications!

If you’ve ever wondered how to determine who in this business really knows their discipline, especially in an industry without formal training requirements, this is the episode for you.

We had Christina Smith from ESTA and Bill Sapsis of Sapsis Rigging and the ETCP Council join the Event Safety Podcast to break down the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP). This program is designed to certify the skills of the top third of our industry professionals in 4 different areas of expertise.  It’s not just a test. The certification is based heavily on vetting hands-on work history, not just technical knowledge.  We cover the four certifications: Arena Rigger, Theatre Rigger, Entertainment Electrician, and Portable Power Distribution Technician.  Happy holidays and remember, don't hold the fireworks!

https://etcp.esta.org/

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Kevin Collinsworth, Bill Sapsis, Christina Smith, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-108-etcp-certs-0x543uOR 🎙️ You Guys! We Talked ETCP Certifications!

If you’ve ever wondered how to determine who in this business really knows their discipline, especially in an industry without formal training requirements, this is the episode for you.

We had Christina Smith from ESTA and Bill Sapsis of Sapsis Rigging and the ETCP Council join the Event Safety Podcast to break down the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP). This program is designed to certify the skills of the top third of our industry professionals in 4 different areas of expertise.  It’s not just a test. The certification is based heavily on vetting hands-on work history, not just technical knowledge.  We cover the four certifications: Arena Rigger, Theatre Rigger, Entertainment Electrician, and Portable Power Distribution Technician.  Happy holidays and remember, don't hold the fireworks!

https://etcp.esta.org/

]]> Episode 108: ETCP Certification: What, Who, Why and How Kevin Collinsworth, Bill Sapsis, Christina Smith, Danielle Hernandez 00:53:54 🎙️ You Guys! We Talked ETCP Certifications! If you’ve ever wondered how to determine who in this business really knows their discipline, especially in an industry without formal training requirements, this is the episode for you. We had Christina Smith from ESTA and Bill Sapsis of Sapsis Rigging and the ETCP Council join the Event Safety Podcast to break down the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP). This program is designed to certify the skills of the top third of our industry professionals in 4 different areas of expertise. It’s not just a test. The certification is based heavily on vetting hands-on work history, not just technical knowledge. We cover the four certifications: Arena Rigger, Theatre Rigger, Entertainment Electrician, and Portable Power Distribution Technician. Happy holidays and remember, don't hold the fireworks! https://etcp.esta.org/ 🎙️ You Guys! We Talked ETCP Certifications! If you’ve ever wondered how to determine who in this business really knows their discipline, especially in an industry without formal training requirements, this is the episode for you. We had Christina Smith from ESTA and Bill Sapsis of Sapsis Rigging and the ETCP Council join the Event Safety Podcast to break down the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP). This program is designed to certify the skills of the top third of our industry professionals in 4 different areas of expertise. It’s not just a test. The certification is based heavily on vetting hands-on work history, not just technical knowledge. We cover the four certifications: Arena Rigger, Theatre Rigger, Entertainment Electrician, and Portable Power Distribution Technician. Happy holidays and remember, don't hold the fireworks! https://etcp.esta.org/ false full 108 b5d175cb-465c-44ab-a11e-f99bc389f635 Episode 107: Inspiration, Motivation and Community This time around, John Badcock joins Danielle for a conversation on inspiration, motivation and the value of the event safety community.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Danielle Hernandez, John Badcock) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-107-inspiration-motivation-and-community-_M3La5VW This time around, John Badcock joins Danielle for a conversation on inspiration, motivation and the value of the event safety community.

]]> Episode 107: Inspiration, Motivation and Community Danielle Hernandez, John Badcock 00:18:28 This time around, John Badcock joins Danielle for a conversation on inspiration, motivation and the value of the event safety community. This time around, John Badcock joins Danielle for a conversation on inspiration, motivation and the value of the event safety community. false full 107 36ee81cf-916f-4219-a08d-5116a85d14f9 Episode 106: Haunted Attractions October is definitely spooky season.  In celebration of haunts, scares and horror experiences, hosts Danielle & Bryan talk to Kim Scott, General Manager of the recently launched Universal Horror Unleashed.   The conversation ranges from jump scares to regulations and how to mentor the up-and-coming planners as they create new attractions in this genre.   Also, boo holes.  Happy haunting!!    

Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas. Four Haunted Houses

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Kim Scott, Bryan Huneycutt, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/esa-106-haunted-attractions-FaznGqOZ October is definitely spooky season.  In celebration of haunts, scares and horror experiences, hosts Danielle & Bryan talk to Kim Scott, General Manager of the recently launched Universal Horror Unleashed.   The conversation ranges from jump scares to regulations and how to mentor the up-and-coming planners as they create new attractions in this genre.   Also, boo holes.  Happy haunting!!    

Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas. Four Haunted Houses

]]> Episode 106: Haunted Attractions Kim Scott, Bryan Huneycutt, Danielle Hernandez 00:46:57 October is spooky season! This time, hosts Danielle & Bryan talk to Kim Scott of recently launched Universal Horror Unleased, about how to scare people safely. October is spooky season! This time, hosts Danielle & Bryan talk to Kim Scott of recently launched Universal Horror Unleased, about how to scare people safely. false full 106 7936f040-0d02-45d7-8321-98f1908b9d4e Episode 105: Clark Reder Engineering In this episode Danielle and guest co-host Boxer Hardison had a conversation with Jeff Reder of Clark Reder Engineering Inc., focused on discussing structural engineering for the entertainment industry, sharing insights about their work on concert stages, theater sets, and temporary structures for events like Coachella. The discussion covered engineering processes, challenges with weather and safety plans, and the evolution of design tools from traditional methods to modern 3D modeling software. Also addressed were industry trends, including the increasing use of engineering reviews for events and the implementation of new safety standards in the 2024 IBC, while concluding with advice for young professionals entering the field.

https://www.clarkreder.com/

https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/published_docs.php

https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2024V1.0

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Clark Reder, Danielle Hernandez, Boxer Hardison) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-105-clark-reder-engineering-Fu_WyZJp In this episode Danielle and guest co-host Boxer Hardison had a conversation with Jeff Reder of Clark Reder Engineering Inc., focused on discussing structural engineering for the entertainment industry, sharing insights about their work on concert stages, theater sets, and temporary structures for events like Coachella. The discussion covered engineering processes, challenges with weather and safety plans, and the evolution of design tools from traditional methods to modern 3D modeling software. Also addressed were industry trends, including the increasing use of engineering reviews for events and the implementation of new safety standards in the 2024 IBC, while concluding with advice for young professionals entering the field.

https://www.clarkreder.com/

https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/published_docs.php

https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2024V1.0

]]> Episode 105: Clark Reder Engineering Clark Reder, Danielle Hernandez, Boxer Hardison 00:44:47 In this episode Danielle and guest co-host Boxer Hardison had a conversation with Jeff Reder of Clark Reder Engineering Inc., focused on discussing structural engineering for the entertainment industry, sharing insights about their work on concert stages, theater sets, and temporary structures for events like Coachella. The discussion covered engineering processes, challenges with weather and safety plans, and the evolution of design tools from traditional methods to modern 3D modeling software. Also addressed were industry trends, including the increasing use of engineering reviews for events and the implementation of new safety standards in the 2024 IBC, while concluding with advice for young professionals entering the field. In this episode Danielle and guest co-host Boxer Hardison had a conversation with Jeff Reder of Clark Reder Engineering Inc., focused on discussing structural engineering for the entertainment industry, sharing insights about their work on concert stages, theater sets, and temporary structures for events like Coachella. The discussion covered engineering processes, challenges with weather and safety plans, and the evolution of design tools from traditional methods to modern 3D modeling software. Also addressed were industry trends, including the increasing use of engineering reviews for events and the implementation of new safety standards in the 2024 IBC, while concluding with advice for young professionals entering the field. false full 105 cb164a97-09ed-49d1-a88d-dfd73f738013 Episode 104: An Accessibility Discussion This week Danielle and guest co-host Janet Sellery talk with special guest, Betty Siegel, about accessibility in live events. They explore service animals, communication accommodations, and assistive technologies.  The conversation includes various accessibility considerations including sensory-friendly performances, mobility accommodations, and the importance of involving people with disabilities in the planning processes.  The conversation reflects on the need for empathy and knowledgeable staff in creating inclusive event spaces, while highlighting the ongoing evolution of accessibility technologies and practices.

  • 01:45 Kennedy Center article
  • 02:15 Zero Project
  • 04:00 Dogs & Horses
  • 13:06 Neural Divergence / Relaxed Performances
  • 18:24 Visual Impairment / Low Vision
  •      More service animal talk
  • 25:03 American Sign Language
  • 26:44 Tactile interpreter
  • 34:00 Hearing Assistance
  • 43:66 Mobility
  • 57:43 Closing Credits
  • 58:13 Post Credit question
]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Danielle Hernandez, Betty Siegel, Janet Sellery) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-104-an-accessibility-discussion-xGr4Eqj8 This week Danielle and guest co-host Janet Sellery talk with special guest, Betty Siegel, about accessibility in live events. They explore service animals, communication accommodations, and assistive technologies.  The conversation includes various accessibility considerations including sensory-friendly performances, mobility accommodations, and the importance of involving people with disabilities in the planning processes.  The conversation reflects on the need for empathy and knowledgeable staff in creating inclusive event spaces, while highlighting the ongoing evolution of accessibility technologies and practices.

  • 01:45 Kennedy Center article
  • 02:15 Zero Project
  • 04:00 Dogs & Horses
  • 13:06 Neural Divergence / Relaxed Performances
  • 18:24 Visual Impairment / Low Vision
  •      More service animal talk
  • 25:03 American Sign Language
  • 26:44 Tactile interpreter
  • 34:00 Hearing Assistance
  • 43:66 Mobility
  • 57:43 Closing Credits
  • 58:13 Post Credit question
]]> Episode 104: An Accessibility Discussion Danielle Hernandez, Betty Siegel, Janet Sellery 01:02:22 This week Danielle and guest co-host Janet Sellery talk with special guest, Betty Siegel, about accessibility in live events. They explore service animals, communication accommodations, and assistive technologies. The conversation includes various accessibility considerations including sensory-friendly performances, mobility accommodations, and the importance of involving people with disabilities in the planning processes. The conversation reflects on the need for empathy and knowledgeable staff in creating inclusive event spaces, while highlighting the ongoing evolution of accessibility technologies and practices. This week Danielle and guest co-host Janet Sellery talk with special guest, Betty Siegel, about accessibility in live events. They explore service animals, communication accommodations, and assistive technologies. The conversation includes various accessibility considerations including sensory-friendly performances, mobility accommodations, and the importance of involving people with disabilities in the planning processes. The conversation reflects on the need for empathy and knowledgeable staff in creating inclusive event spaces, while highlighting the ongoing evolution of accessibility technologies and practices. false full 104 08c8f130-c0e7-42a2-9c56-135db3b5904f Episode 103: Safety Check Round-up In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle is joined by ESA friends Jacob Worek and John Badcock for a round table discussion of what all has occurred so far this year in the event industry. From incidents, accidents, and near misses, to weather (so much weather), as well as tools and guidance, the first half of 2025 has been full of lessons for event professionals to consider when planning and executing performances and mass gatherings. See show notes for related links to incidents and resources.

1:03 Belgium's Tomorrowland Saved by Metallica After Fire Destroys Main Stage

11:00 8 children taken to hospitals after seizure-like symptoms at Harvard Square church concert

14:20 Vehicle ramming

22:18 Weather cancellation

32:50 Docket 266: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments | NIOSH | CDC

35:00 Stay hydrated: It’s going to be a long, hot July for much of U.S. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

36:30 Anna Lapwood | Official Website

41:31 Young person electrocuted at St George's Day fete in Sussex | The Argus

43:53 Structures & Rigging

49:05 Words Matter - The Language of Crowds — Global Crowd Management Alliance

50:08 Standards and Guidance — Life Safety First : Event Safety Alliance

51:00 [NIOSH Faces Major Layoffs Amid HHS Restructuring, Slashing Two-Thirds of Workforce -- Occupational Health & Safety]https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2025/04/01/NIOSH.aspx)

57:30 Credits & 2025 Event Safety Summit: Solidarity in Safety — Life Safety First : Event Safety Alliance

57:52 Shakira postpones San Antonio, Houston shows

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (John Badcock, Jacob Worek, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-103-safe-MYYC0RQi In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle is joined by ESA friends Jacob Worek and John Badcock for a round table discussion of what all has occurred so far this year in the event industry. From incidents, accidents, and near misses, to weather (so much weather), as well as tools and guidance, the first half of 2025 has been full of lessons for event professionals to consider when planning and executing performances and mass gatherings. See show notes for related links to incidents and resources.

1:03 Belgium's Tomorrowland Saved by Metallica After Fire Destroys Main Stage

11:00 8 children taken to hospitals after seizure-like symptoms at Harvard Square church concert

14:20 Vehicle ramming

22:18 Weather cancellation

32:50 Docket 266: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments | NIOSH | CDC

35:00 Stay hydrated: It’s going to be a long, hot July for much of U.S. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

36:30 Anna Lapwood | Official Website

41:31 Young person electrocuted at St George's Day fete in Sussex | The Argus

43:53 Structures & Rigging

49:05 Words Matter - The Language of Crowds — Global Crowd Management Alliance

50:08 Standards and Guidance — Life Safety First : Event Safety Alliance

51:00 [NIOSH Faces Major Layoffs Amid HHS Restructuring, Slashing Two-Thirds of Workforce -- Occupational Health & Safety]https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2025/04/01/NIOSH.aspx)

57:30 Credits & 2025 Event Safety Summit: Solidarity in Safety — Life Safety First : Event Safety Alliance

57:52 Shakira postpones San Antonio, Houston shows

]]> Episode 103: Safety Check Round-up John Badcock, Jacob Worek, Danielle Hernandez 01:00:45 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle is joined by ESA friends Jacob Worek and John Badcock for a round table discussion of what all has occurred so far this year in the event industry. From incidents, accidents, and near misses, to weather (so much weather), as well as tools and guidance, the first half of 2025 has been full of lessons for event professionals to consider when planning and executing performances and mass gatherings. See show notes for related links to incidents and resources. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle is joined by ESA friends Jacob Worek and John Badcock for a round table discussion of what all has occurred so far this year in the event industry. From incidents, accidents, and near misses, to weather (so much weather), as well as tools and guidance, the first half of 2025 has been full of lessons for event professionals to consider when planning and executing performances and mass gatherings. See show notes for related links to incidents and resources. false full 103 40cb6f97-7e2f-42ef-adf0-fe46950eb674 Episode 102: A Conversation with This Tour Life In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and guest host Bryan Huneycutt have an in-depth discussion about life on the road with Ryan George of thistourlife.com. Topics included everything from a new retirement benefit program to challenges for physical, mental and financial health on tour as well as advocacy within the touring community.

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Bryan Huneycutt, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-102-a-conversation-with-this-tour-life-8EiXDCn7 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and guest host Bryan Huneycutt have an in-depth discussion about life on the road with Ryan George of thistourlife.com. Topics included everything from a new retirement benefit program to challenges for physical, mental and financial health on tour as well as advocacy within the touring community.

]]> Episode 102: A Conversation with This Tour Life Bryan Huneycutt, Danielle Hernandez 00:53:24 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and guest host Bryan Huneycutt have an in-depth discussion about life on tour with Ryan George of thistourlife.com. Topics included everything from a new retirement benefit program to challenges for physical, mental and financial health on tour as well as advocacy within the touring community. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and guest host Bryan Huneycutt have an in-depth discussion about life on tour with Ryan George of thistourlife.com. Topics included everything from a new retirement benefit program to challenges for physical, mental and financial health on tour as well as advocacy within the touring community. touring false full 102 cad59cff-8a09-41d7-b7c7-9e5da1cf7cdc Episode 101: Launching a Tour From Zero What does it take to build a worldwide tour From Zero? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle poses this question to long-time Linkin Park Tour Director (and ESA President) Jim Digby. They discuss how Linkin Park and their team kept the band's re-launch a secret from their notoriously dedicated fanbase, the production considerations involved in their first tour in eight years, the importance of building the right team, positive safety changes in international touring markets, and more.

]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 15:59:30 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Jim Digby, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-101-launching-a-tour-from-zero-jwSwpMmC What does it take to build a worldwide tour From Zero? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle poses this question to long-time Linkin Park Tour Director (and ESA President) Jim Digby. They discuss how Linkin Park and their team kept the band's re-launch a secret from their notoriously dedicated fanbase, the production considerations involved in their first tour in eight years, the importance of building the right team, positive safety changes in international touring markets, and more.

]]> Episode 101: Launching a Tour From Zero Jim Digby, Danielle Hernandez 00:51:50 What does it take to build a worldwide tour From Zero? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle poses this question to long-time Linkin Park Tour Director (and ESA President) Jim Digby. They discuss how Linkin Park and their team kept the band's re-launch a secret from their notoriously dedicated fanbase, the production considerations involved in their first tour in eight years, the importance of building the right team, positive safety changes in international touring markets, and more. What does it take to build a worldwide tour From Zero? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle poses this question to long-time Linkin Park Tour Director (and ESA President) Jim Digby. They discuss how Linkin Park and their team kept the band's re-launch a secret from their notoriously dedicated fanbase, the production considerations involved in their first tour in eight years, the importance of building the right team, positive safety changes in international touring markets, and more. false full 101 7b61a5cf-62ed-4e4b-8796-a7eac5b7ad45 Episode 100: A Celebration of Cheese (Safety Success Stories) In celebration of our 100th episode, we're sharing safety success stories from across the ESA community! From the creation of new standards and training programs to improved planning and collaboration, Danielle and guest co-host Tami Richter celebrate your wins and recognize our industry’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety for all.

A sincere thank you to our guests and listeners for supporting the Event Safety Podcast. Here's to the next 100!

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:45:11 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Tami Richter, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-100-a-celebration-of-cheese-safety-success-stories-bXkydwwo In celebration of our 100th episode, we're sharing safety success stories from across the ESA community! From the creation of new standards and training programs to improved planning and collaboration, Danielle and guest co-host Tami Richter celebrate your wins and recognize our industry’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety for all.

A sincere thank you to our guests and listeners for supporting the Event Safety Podcast. Here's to the next 100!

]]> Episode 100: A Celebration of Cheese (Safety Success Stories) Tami Richter, Danielle Hernandez 00:37:37 In celebration of our 100th episode, we're sharing safety success stories from across the ESA community! From the creation of new standards and training programs to improved planning and collaboration, Danielle and guest co-host Tami Richter celebrate your wins and recognize our industry’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety for all. A sincere thank you to our guests and listeners for supporting the Event Safety Podcast. Here's to the next 100! In celebration of our 100th episode, we're sharing safety success stories from across the ESA community! From the creation of new standards and training programs to improved planning and collaboration, Danielle and guest co-host Tami Richter celebrate your wins and recognize our industry’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety for all. A sincere thank you to our guests and listeners for supporting the Event Safety Podcast. Here's to the next 100! false full 100 76809ec6-2769-456f-a934-5e20d10c5bd2 Episode 99: Event Security w/ Dan Donovan In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Dave Ellis dive into the world of event security with Dan Donovan, founder and Managing Partner of security solutions providers Stratoscope & Ingressotek. Discussion includes what goes into planning for event security, common misconceptions people have about the role, workforce development, technology, engaging with public safety, and loads more.

Notes:

ANSI ES1.40 - Event Security

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:25:59 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-99-event-security-N5tZqsEK In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Dave Ellis dive into the world of event security with Dan Donovan, founder and Managing Partner of security solutions providers Stratoscope & Ingressotek. Discussion includes what goes into planning for event security, common misconceptions people have about the role, workforce development, technology, engaging with public safety, and loads more.

Notes:

ANSI ES1.40 - Event Security

]]> Episode 99: Event Security w/ Dan Donovan Event Safety Alliance 01:03:37 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Dave Ellis dive into the world of event security with Dan Donovan, founder and Managing Partner of security solutions providers Stratoscope & Ingressotek. Discussion includes what goes into planning for event security, common misconceptions people have about the role, workforce development, technology, engaging with public safety, and loads more. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Dave Ellis dive into the world of event security with Dan Donovan, founder and Managing Partner of security solutions providers Stratoscope & Ingressotek. Discussion includes what goes into planning for event security, common misconceptions people have about the role, workforce development, technology, engaging with public safety, and loads more. false full 99 5b8139a6-d166-4c4d-ac63-375ee3e87b3c Episode 98: Inside the UCSD Event Safety Certificate Program What does it take to create a comprehensive safety education program for event professionals? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle discusses the recently launched UC San Diego Event Safety Certificate Program with several of its creators—Ken Keberle (611 Resource Group), Stephanie Spann (UCSD), Stephanie MacGilfrey (UCSD), and Jacob Worek (ESA). Topics include the program’s goals, the subjects covered, who’s involved in its creation and delivery, and why it’s NOT an OSHA program.

Notes:

Event Safety | UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:26:01 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Jacob Worek, Ken Keberle, Stephanie Spann, Stephanie MacGilfrey, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-98-inside-the-ucsd-event-safety-certificate-program-jhj2HR0t What does it take to create a comprehensive safety education program for event professionals? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle discusses the recently launched UC San Diego Event Safety Certificate Program with several of its creators—Ken Keberle (611 Resource Group), Stephanie Spann (UCSD), Stephanie MacGilfrey (UCSD), and Jacob Worek (ESA). Topics include the program’s goals, the subjects covered, who’s involved in its creation and delivery, and why it’s NOT an OSHA program.

Notes:

Event Safety | UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies

]]> Episode 98: Inside the UCSD Event Safety Certificate Program Jacob Worek, Ken Keberle, Stephanie Spann, Stephanie MacGilfrey, Danielle Hernandez 00:48:45 What does it take to create a comprehensive safety education program for event professionals? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle discusses the recently launched UC San Diego Event Safety Certificate Program with several of its creators—Ken Keberle (611 Resource Group), Stephanie Spann (UCSD), Stephanie MacGilfrey (UCSD), and Jacob Worek (ESA). Topics include the program’s goals, the subjects covered, who’s involved in its creation and delivery, and why it’s NOT an OSHA program. What does it take to create a comprehensive safety education program for event professionals? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle discusses the recently launched UC San Diego Event Safety Certificate Program with several of its creators—Ken Keberle (611 Resource Group), Stephanie Spann (UCSD), Stephanie MacGilfrey (UCSD), and Jacob Worek (ESA). Topics include the program’s goals, the subjects covered, who’s involved in its creation and delivery, and why it’s NOT an OSHA program. false full 98 4a7c9f9b-f864-46df-b2e9-b8d17587679b Episode 97: Emergency Management There are many similarities between planning for event operations and emergency management. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle and special guest host Doug Bruce (Creative Safety) explore these crossover points with two highly experienced, event-focused emergency managers we met at the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference, Sherry Beard and Simon Hunt. They discuss a wide range of issues including planning, scalability, relationship building, leadership adaptability, and the importance of establishing trust. Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Doug Bruce, Sherry Beard, Simon Hunt, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-97-emergency-management-nKAD2oXj There are many similarities between planning for event operations and emergency management. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle and special guest host Doug Bruce (Creative Safety) explore these crossover points with two highly experienced, event-focused emergency managers we met at the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference, Sherry Beard and Simon Hunt. They discuss a wide range of issues including planning, scalability, relationship building, leadership adaptability, and the importance of establishing trust. Enjoy!

]]> Episode 97: Emergency Management Doug Bruce, Sherry Beard, Simon Hunt, Danielle Hernandez 00:55:49 There are many similarities between planning for event operations and emergency management. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle and special guest host Doug Bruce (Creative Safety) explore these crossover points with two highly experienced, event-focused emergency managers we met at the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference, Sherry Beard and Simon Hunt. They discuss a wide range of issues including planning, scalability, relationship building, leadership adaptability, and the importance of establishing trust. Enjoy! There are many similarities between planning for event operations and emergency management. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle and special guest host Doug Bruce (Creative Safety) explore these crossover points with two highly experienced, event-focused emergency managers we met at the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference, Sherry Beard and Simon Hunt. They discuss a wide range of issues including planning, scalability, relationship building, leadership adaptability, and the importance of establishing trust. Enjoy! false full 97 7c230abe-0a44-43e8-a7a5-4b01dde7ed4f Episode 96: Safety Slam! In this holiday season "mini-episode" of the Event Safety Podcast, we share a few of the many stories told at our first "Safety Slam", held during this year's Event Safety Summit. Listen in for some AI-generated slam poetry, communication snafus, and tales of questionable "blue" drinking water. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Stay safe!

]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-96-safety-slam-hMvBEHP1 In this holiday season "mini-episode" of the Event Safety Podcast, we share a few of the many stories told at our first "Safety Slam", held during this year's Event Safety Summit. Listen in for some AI-generated slam poetry, communication snafus, and tales of questionable "blue" drinking water. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Stay safe!

]]> Episode 96: Safety Slam! Event Safety Alliance 00:15:29 In this holiday season "mini-episode" of the Event Safety Podcast, we share a few of the many stories told at our first "Safety Slam", held during this year's Event Safety Summit. Listen in for some AI-generated slam poetry, communication snafus, and tales of questionable "blue" drinking water. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Stay safe! In this holiday season "mini-episode" of the Event Safety Podcast, we share a few of the many stories told at our first "Safety Slam", held during this year's Event Safety Summit. Listen in for some AI-generated slam poetry, communication snafus, and tales of questionable "blue" drinking water. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Stay safe! false full 96 88f5dc48-4619-412b-809f-b268a69b9d86 Episode 95: ESA Canada Conference Recap In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle recaps this year's excellent ESA Canada Conference with two members of the organization's leadership team, Janet Sellery and Kevin Tanner. They reflect on the highlights and key takeaways from this year's program, discuss balancing content and networking, and share what to expect at future editions.

Notes:

Event Safety Alliance Canada

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 01:01:06 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Danielle Hernandez, Janet Sellery, Kevin Tanner) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-95-esa-canada-recap-G7xiX16r In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle recaps this year's excellent ESA Canada Conference with two members of the organization's leadership team, Janet Sellery and Kevin Tanner. They reflect on the highlights and key takeaways from this year's program, discuss balancing content and networking, and share what to expect at future editions.

Notes:

Event Safety Alliance Canada

]]> Episode 95: ESA Canada Conference Recap Danielle Hernandez, Janet Sellery, Kevin Tanner 00:39:45 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle recaps this year's excellent ESA Canada Conference with two members of the organization's leadership team, Janet Sellery and Kevin Tanner. They reflect on the highlights and key takeaways from this year's program, discuss balancing content and networking, and share what to expect at future editions. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle recaps this year's excellent ESA Canada Conference with two members of the organization's leadership team, Janet Sellery and Kevin Tanner. They reflect on the highlights and key takeaways from this year's program, discuss balancing content and networking, and share what to expect at future editions. false full 95 27812067-78e5-4aaf-bd77-49d241d96157 Episode 94: Safety in Film Production And...action! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we take a slight detour from the live events world to discuss safety in the film industry. Joining Danielle are two highly experienced film pros, Matt Sanders and Fess Shelton. They discuss the similarities and differences between safety in film and live events, the safety planning process, threats and mitigation strategies, roles and responsibilities, and the ongoing work of the "Safety for Sarah" campaign. 

Notes:

Safety for Sarah

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:11:58 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Fess Shelton, Matt Sanders, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-94-safety-in-film-production-cAoWOdK_ And...action! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we take a slight detour from the live events world to discuss safety in the film industry. Joining Danielle are two highly experienced film pros, Matt Sanders and Fess Shelton. They discuss the similarities and differences between safety in film and live events, the safety planning process, threats and mitigation strategies, roles and responsibilities, and the ongoing work of the "Safety for Sarah" campaign. 

Notes:

Safety for Sarah

]]> Episode 94: Safety in Film Production Fess Shelton, Matt Sanders, Danielle Hernandez 00:43:59 And...action! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we take a slight detour from the live events world to discuss safety in the film industry. Joining Danielle are two highly experienced film pros, Matt Sanders and Fess Shelton. They discuss the similarities and differences between safety in film and live events, the safety planning process, threats and mitigation strategies, roles and responsibilities, and the ongoing work of the "Safety for Sarah" campaign. And...action! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we take a slight detour from the live events world to discuss safety in the film industry. Joining Danielle are two highly experienced film pros, Matt Sanders and Fess Shelton. They discuss the similarities and differences between safety in film and live events, the safety planning process, threats and mitigation strategies, roles and responsibilities, and the ongoing work of the "Safety for Sarah" campaign. false full 94 ba683a01-bf84-4e85-a242-7f6ab5af7638 Episode 93: It's Summit Season! Fall has arrived, which means the Event Safety Summit is right around the corner! In anticipation of this year's event, this episode of The Event Safety Podcast looks back at a few of the many presentations we've featured at the summit over the last ten years (!), including insights from Nathan Vassberg (NASA), Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events), and Betty Siegel (Kennedy Center). Sate your safety hunger with a taste of what's to come, and be sure to register for this year's event at http://eventsafetysummit.com.

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:09:47 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-93-its-summit-season-7P_rGp_2 Fall has arrived, which means the Event Safety Summit is right around the corner! In anticipation of this year's event, this episode of The Event Safety Podcast looks back at a few of the many presentations we've featured at the summit over the last ten years (!), including insights from Nathan Vassberg (NASA), Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events), and Betty Siegel (Kennedy Center). Sate your safety hunger with a taste of what's to come, and be sure to register for this year's event at http://eventsafetysummit.com.

]]> Episode 93: It's Summit Season! Event Safety Alliance 00:44:40 Fall has arrived, which means the Event Safety Summit is right around the corner! In anticipation of this year's event, this episode of The Event Safety Podcast looks back at a few of the many presentations we've featured at the summit over the last ten years (!), including insights from Nathan Vassberg (NASA), Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events), and Betty Siegel (Kennedy Center). Sate your safety hunger with a taste of what's to come, and be sure to register for this year's event at http://eventsafetysummit.com. Fall has arrived, which means the Event Safety Summit is right around the corner! In anticipation of this year's event, this episode of The Event Safety Podcast looks back at a few of the many presentations we've featured at the summit over the last ten years (!), including insights from Nathan Vassberg (NASA), Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events), and Betty Siegel (Kennedy Center). Sate your safety hunger with a taste of what's to come, and be sure to register for this year's event at http://eventsafetysummit.com. false full 93 088449ef-0674-42be-8c41-e1dde591533c Episode 92: Talking 'bout the Heat In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest co-host Kevin Kloesel welcome DTN Solution Engineer and Meteorologist Brad Nelson for a discussion about, as you guessed, weather, with a focus on extreme heat. They explore how heat has become the leading risk to live events, the lasting impacts of heat illness, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, OSHA's proposed heat rule, and why consulting a professional meteorologist is more important than ever.

Links: 

DTN

OSHA's Proposed Heat Rule

ANSI ES1.7-2001 Event Safety - Weather Preparedness

Virtual Weather Planning Workshop

]]> Wed, 7 Aug 2024 22:17:26 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-92-talking-bout-the-heat-EXRbPTq9 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest co-host Kevin Kloesel welcome DTN Solution Engineer and Meteorologist Brad Nelson for a discussion about, as you guessed, weather, with a focus on extreme heat. They explore how heat has become the leading risk to live events, the lasting impacts of heat illness, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, OSHA's proposed heat rule, and why consulting a professional meteorologist is more important than ever.

Links: 

DTN

OSHA's Proposed Heat Rule

ANSI ES1.7-2001 Event Safety - Weather Preparedness

Virtual Weather Planning Workshop

]]> Episode 92: Talking 'bout the Heat Event Safety Alliance 00:57:02 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest co-host Kevin Kloesel welcome DTN Solution Engineer and Meteorologist Brad Nelson for a discussion about, as you guessed, weather, with a focus on extreme heat. They explore how heat has become the leading risk to live events, the lasting impacts of heat illness, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, OSHA's proposed heat rules, and why consulting a professional meteorologist is more important than ever. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest co-host Kevin Kloesel welcome DTN Solution Engineer and Meteorologist Brad Nelson for a discussion about, as you guessed, weather, with a focus on extreme heat. They explore how heat has become the leading risk to live events, the lasting impacts of heat illness, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, OSHA's proposed heat rules, and why consulting a professional meteorologist is more important than ever. false full 92 68966a24-7030-414c-b54d-9635e4c66835 Episode 91: Understanding Insurance Certificates Have you ever looked at a certificate of insurance and felt confused or overwhelmed by the details? Do you really know what that information means and how it protects you (or, worse, leaves you unprotected)?

In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Hub International Vice President of Marketing Sue McGuirl joins Danielle and special guest co-host John Badcock for an in-depth look at insurance certificates. Discussion includes the purpose of a COI, how to interpret its contents, red flags to look out for, special considerations, and more.

Notes:

Certificate of Insurance Samples (ZIP File)
 

 

]]> Tue, 9 Jul 2024 19:57:14 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-91-understanding-insurance-certificates-Wtj3f9b5 Have you ever looked at a certificate of insurance and felt confused or overwhelmed by the details? Do you really know what that information means and how it protects you (or, worse, leaves you unprotected)?

In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Hub International Vice President of Marketing Sue McGuirl joins Danielle and special guest co-host John Badcock for an in-depth look at insurance certificates. Discussion includes the purpose of a COI, how to interpret its contents, red flags to look out for, special considerations, and more.

Notes:

Certificate of Insurance Samples (ZIP File)
 

 

]]> Episode 91: Understanding Insurance Certificates Event Safety Alliance 01:05:44 Have you ever looked at a certificate of insurance and felt confused or overwhelmed by the details? Do you really know what that information means and how it protects you (or, worse, leaves you unprotected)? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Hub International Vice President of Marketing Sue McGuirl joins Danielle and special guest co-host John Badcock for an in-depth look at insurance certificates. Discussion includes the purpose of a COI, how to interpret its contents, red flags to look out for, special considerations, and more. Check out the note section for a link to download the sample documents so you can follow along! Have you ever looked at a certificate of insurance and felt confused or overwhelmed by the details? Do you really know what that information means and how it protects you (or, worse, leaves you unprotected)? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Hub International Vice President of Marketing Sue McGuirl joins Danielle and special guest co-host John Badcock for an in-depth look at insurance certificates. Discussion includes the purpose of a COI, how to interpret its contents, red flags to look out for, special considerations, and more. Check out the note section for a link to download the sample documents so you can follow along! false full 91 fc675c55-c902-4d68-8797-1eaf1b881bc8 Episode 90: Pyrotechnics Safety Independence Day is fast approaching, which means it's the perfect time to talk about pyro! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and special guest co-host Siobhan Colleen sit down with Pyrotek Special Effects Product and Technical Support and Safety Manager Brian Panther for a conversation about pyrotechnics safety. Discussion topics include planning, permitting, standards, transportation, restrictions, and much, much more.

 

Notes:

Effects of Recoil Forces from Large-Scale Pyrotechnics on Entertainment Structures (Protocol, Fall 2020)  

NFPA 1123 - Code for Fireworks Display

NFPA 1126 - Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience

NFPA 160 - Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:48:07 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Siobhan Colleen, Brian Panther, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-90-pyrotechnics-safety-07KrX_7N Independence Day is fast approaching, which means it's the perfect time to talk about pyro! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and special guest co-host Siobhan Colleen sit down with Pyrotek Special Effects Product and Technical Support and Safety Manager Brian Panther for a conversation about pyrotechnics safety. Discussion topics include planning, permitting, standards, transportation, restrictions, and much, much more.

 

Notes:

Effects of Recoil Forces from Large-Scale Pyrotechnics on Entertainment Structures (Protocol, Fall 2020)  

NFPA 1123 - Code for Fireworks Display

NFPA 1126 - Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience

NFPA 160 - Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience

]]> Episode 90: Pyrotechnics Safety Siobhan Colleen, Brian Panther, Danielle Hernandez 00:52:44 Independence Day is fast approaching, which means it's the perfect time to talk about pyro! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and special guest co-host Siobhan Colleen sit down with Pyrotek Special Effects Product and Technical Support and Safety Manager Brian Panther for a conversation about pyrotechnics safety. Discussion topics include planning, permitting, standards, transportation, restrictions, and much, much more. Independence Day is fast approaching, which means it's the perfect time to talk about pyro! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and special guest co-host Siobhan Colleen sit down with Pyrotek Special Effects Product and Technical Support and Safety Manager Brian Panther for a conversation about pyrotechnics safety. Discussion topics include planning, permitting, standards, transportation, restrictions, and much, much more. false full 90 809efb06-c1d4-43d9-abf9-60321c61f404 Episode 89: Commencement Season It's that time of year again...commencement season! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle is joined by Becca Wilusz (Duke University) and Joey Doster (PNC Arena) for a look at what goes into planning university and high school commencement ceremonies. Discussion includes unique demographic challenges, transportation planning, policy enforcement, communications, show-stop procedures, and preparing for high-profile (and sometimes controversial) speakers.  

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:27:54 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Joey Doster, Danielle Hernandez, Becca Wilusz) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-89-commencement-season-G_BVH2Xv It's that time of year again...commencement season! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle is joined by Becca Wilusz (Duke University) and Joey Doster (PNC Arena) for a look at what goes into planning university and high school commencement ceremonies. Discussion includes unique demographic challenges, transportation planning, policy enforcement, communications, show-stop procedures, and preparing for high-profile (and sometimes controversial) speakers.  

]]> Episode 89: Commencement Season Joey Doster, Danielle Hernandez, Becca Wilusz 00:53:30 It's that time of year again...commencement season! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle is joined by Becca Wilusz (Duke University) and Joey Doster (PNC Arena) for a look at what goes into planning university and high school commencement ceremonies. Discussion includes unique demographic challenges, transportation planning, policy enforcement, communications, show-stop procedures, and preparing for high-profile (and sometimes controversial) speakers. It's that time of year again...commencement season! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle is joined by Becca Wilusz (Duke University) and Joey Doster (PNC Arena) for a look at what goes into planning university and high school commencement ceremonies. Discussion includes unique demographic challenges, transportation planning, policy enforcement, communications, show-stop procedures, and preparing for high-profile (and sometimes controversial) speakers. false full 89 dc35fe18-d646-44ba-98af-a3d148db5fc4 Episode 88: Crowd Management in Smaller Venues In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle welcomes a trio of crowd management experts from the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) for a conversation about crowd safety in smaller venues - Anne Marie Chebib (Select Security & Stewarding Ltd), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events Ltd), and Tom Devine (TMS Protection). Discussion includes the development and philosophy behind the UKCMA’s new “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues” document, why “service' is the primary function in crowd management, planning tools and considerations, and more. 

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 16:01:08 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Eric Stuart, Tom Devine, Anne Marie Chebib, Danielle Hernandez) http://eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2024/30/05/episode-88-crowd-safety In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle welcomes a trio of crowd management experts from the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) for a conversation about crowd safety in smaller venues - Anne Marie Chebib (Select Security & Stewarding Ltd), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events Ltd), and Tom Devine (TMS Protection). Discussion includes the development and philosophy behind the UKCMA’s new “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues” document, why “service' is the primary function in crowd management, planning tools and considerations, and more. 

]]> Episode 88: Crowd Management in Smaller Venues Eric Stuart, Tom Devine, Anne Marie Chebib, Danielle Hernandez 00:53:43 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle welcomes a trio of crowd management experts from the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) for a conversation about crowd safety in smaller venues - Anne Marie Chebib (Select Security & Stewarding Ltd), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events Ltd), and Tom Devine (TMS Protection). Discussion includes the development and philosophy behind the UKCMA’s new “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues” document, why “service' is the primary function in crowd management, planning tools and considerations, and more. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle welcomes a trio of crowd management experts from the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) for a conversation about crowd safety in smaller venues - Anne Marie Chebib (Select Security & Stewarding Ltd), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events Ltd), and Tom Devine (TMS Protection). Discussion includes the development and philosophy behind the UKCMA’s new “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues” document, why “service' is the primary function in crowd management, planning tools and considerations, and more. false full 88 404a8a97-0e8f-48d4-b0c6-5f70acfca5bd Episode 87: Safety in Seattle - Recapping the USITT Conference In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle welcomes back ESA board member Bryan Huneycutt for a recap of this year's USITT Conference in Seattle. They discuss key takeaways from this year's event, presentation highlights, current safety & health commission initiatives, and more. 

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 02:32:03 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Bryan Huneycutt, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/2024/12/05/episode-87 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle welcomes back ESA board member Bryan Huneycutt for a recap of this year's USITT Conference in Seattle. They discuss key takeaways from this year's event, presentation highlights, current safety & health commission initiatives, and more. 

]]> Episode 87: Safety in Seattle - Recapping the USITT Conference Bryan Huneycutt, Danielle Hernandez 00:38:04 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle welcomes back ESA board member Bryan Huneycutt for a recap of this year's USITT Conference in Seattle. They discuss key takeaways from this year's event, presentation highlights, current safety & health commission initiatives, and more. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle welcomes back ESA board member Bryan Huneycutt for a recap of this year's USITT Conference in Seattle. They discuss key takeaways from this year's event, presentation highlights, current safety & health commission initiatives, and more. false full 87 789f1616-cf03-4365-b3d1-567fff543684 Episode 86: Appearances, Active Shooters, and an Adieu In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve are joined by ESA board member Bryan Huneycutt for a discussion of key insights from Steve's recent participation at SERMAnar in Colorado Springs, which focused on processes related to active assailant events. We delve into his experience with a fresh approach to active shooter training, the limitations of the run/hide/fight strategy in event scenarios, the distinction between planned and unplanned attacks, and the importance of prioritizing evacuation planning in every active shooter response plan.

Note: This episode contains discussion of violence and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:39:37 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2024/16/04/episode-86-appearances-activeshooters-adieu In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve are joined by ESA board member Bryan Huneycutt for a discussion of key insights from Steve's recent participation at SERMAnar in Colorado Springs, which focused on processes related to active assailant events. We delve into his experience with a fresh approach to active shooter training, the limitations of the run/hide/fight strategy in event scenarios, the distinction between planned and unplanned attacks, and the importance of prioritizing evacuation planning in every active shooter response plan.

Note: This episode contains discussion of violence and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

]]> Episode 86: Appearances, Active Shooters, and an Adieu Event Safety Alliance 00:42:23 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve are joined by ESA board member Bryan Huneycutt for a discussion of key insights from Steve's recent participation at SERMAnar in Colorado Springs, which focused on processes related to active assailant events. We delve into his experience with a fresh approach to active shooter training, the limitations of the run/hide/fight strategy in event scenarios, the distinction between planned and unplanned attacks, and the importance of prioritizing evacuation planning in every active shooter response plan. Note: This episode contains discussion of violence and may not be appropriate for all listeners. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve are joined by ESA board member Bryan Huneycutt for a discussion of key insights from Steve's recent participation at SERMAnar in Colorado Springs, which focused on processes related to active assailant events. We delve into his experience with a fresh approach to active shooter training, the limitations of the run/hide/fight strategy in event scenarios, the distinction between planned and unplanned attacks, and the importance of prioritizing evacuation planning in every active shooter response plan. Note: This episode contains discussion of violence and may not be appropriate for all listeners. false full 86 85ac382e-87f0-480c-b31e-2dab743d789b Episode 85: Tools, Not Rules - Intimacy Coordination Staging intimacy on stage and screen requires a delicate balance between artistic vision and actor well-being. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve sit down with Laura Rikard, CEO of Theatrical Intimacy Education, a consulting group specializing in researching, developing, and teaching best practices for staging theatrical intimacy. They discuss what an intimacy coordinator/choreographer does, the profession's origins, its five guiding principles, the issue with the term "safe space," managing boundary issues, and more.

This episode contains adult themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners. 

Links:

Laura Rikard Bio
Theatrical Intimacy Education
Staging Sex: Best Practices, Tools, and Techniques for Theatrical Intimacy

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:50:28 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Laura Rickard, Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2024/16/04/episode-85-intimacy-coordination Staging intimacy on stage and screen requires a delicate balance between artistic vision and actor well-being. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve sit down with Laura Rikard, CEO of Theatrical Intimacy Education, a consulting group specializing in researching, developing, and teaching best practices for staging theatrical intimacy. They discuss what an intimacy coordinator/choreographer does, the profession's origins, its five guiding principles, the issue with the term "safe space," managing boundary issues, and more.

This episode contains adult themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners. 

Links:

Laura Rikard Bio
Theatrical Intimacy Education
Staging Sex: Best Practices, Tools, and Techniques for Theatrical Intimacy

]]> Episode 85: Tools, Not Rules - Intimacy Coordination Laura Rickard, Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez 00:45:44 Staging intimacy on stage and screen requires a delicate balance between artistic vision and actor well-being. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve sit down with Laura Rikard, CEO of Theatrical Intimacy Education, a consulting group specializing in researching, developing, and teaching best practices for staging theatrical intimacy. They discuss what an intimacy coordinator/choreographer does, the profession's origins, its five guiding principles, the issue with the term "safe space," managing boundary issues, and more. Note: This episode contains adult themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners. Staging intimacy on stage and screen requires a delicate balance between artistic vision and actor well-being. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve sit down with Laura Rikard, CEO of Theatrical Intimacy Education, a consulting group specializing in researching, developing, and teaching best practices for staging theatrical intimacy. They discuss what an intimacy coordinator/choreographer does, the profession's origins, its five guiding principles, the issue with the term "safe space," managing boundary issues, and more. Note: This episode contains adult themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners. false full 85 8ee39ac0-0685-486e-a014-10c20116ee17 Episode 84: Tabletop Exercises "Don't write a Kobayashi Maru"

In the latest episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome back the amazing Emma Parkinson for a deep dive into the topic of tabletop exercises. We look at what they are (and aren't), who should be included, how to develop one for your organization, common traps that undermine their effectiveness, and so much more. If you know Emma, you KNOW you're in for an experience, so grab those notepads and get listening.

This episode is brought to you by PRG. Thank you for your continued support of ESA!

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:51:31 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Emma Parkinson, Danielle Hernandez) http://eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2024/19/03/episode-84-tabletop-exercises "Don't write a Kobayashi Maru"

In the latest episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome back the amazing Emma Parkinson for a deep dive into the topic of tabletop exercises. We look at what they are (and aren't), who should be included, how to develop one for your organization, common traps that undermine their effectiveness, and so much more. If you know Emma, you KNOW you're in for an experience, so grab those notepads and get listening.

This episode is brought to you by PRG. Thank you for your continued support of ESA!

]]> Episode 84: Tabletop Exercises Emma Parkinson, Danielle Hernandez 00:52:26 "Don't write a Kobayashi Maru" In the latest episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome back the amazing Emma Parkinson for a deep dive into the topic of tabletop exercises. We look at what they are (and aren't), who should be included, how to develop one for your organization, common traps that undermine their effectiveness, and so much more. If you know Emma, you KNOW you're in for an experience, so grab those notepads and get listening. This episode is brought to you by PRG. Thank you for your continued support of ESA! "Don't write a Kobayashi Maru" In the latest episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome back the amazing Emma Parkinson for a deep dive into the topic of tabletop exercises. We look at what they are (and aren't), who should be included, how to develop one for your organization, common traps that undermine their effectiveness, and so much more. If you know Emma, you KNOW you're in for an experience, so grab those notepads and get listening. This episode is brought to you by PRG. Thank you for your continued support of ESA! false full 84 f7e9b025-ce67-4daa-8c70-0538bdb92d1c Episode 83: Court Storming In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we shift from the tennis court to the basketball court, with a look at the issue of "court storming" featuring Duke University Assistant Director of Athletics/Game Operations (and friend of the Pod) Becca Wilusz! We discuss what motivates attendees to take such actions, whether they are reasonably foreseeable, the impact of social media, how to plan for the possibility, and so much more. There's a takeaway for events of all types, so sports fan or not you'll want to give this one a listen. 

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 17:15:26 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Becca Wilusz, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2024/07/03/episode-83-court-storming In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we shift from the tennis court to the basketball court, with a look at the issue of "court storming" featuring Duke University Assistant Director of Athletics/Game Operations (and friend of the Pod) Becca Wilusz! We discuss what motivates attendees to take such actions, whether they are reasonably foreseeable, the impact of social media, how to plan for the possibility, and so much more. There's a takeaway for events of all types, so sports fan or not you'll want to give this one a listen. 

]]> Episode 83: Court Storming Becca Wilusz, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 00:48:30 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we shift from the tennis court to the basketball court, with a look at the issue of "court storming" featuring Duke University Assistant Director of Athletics/Game Operations (and friend of the Pod) Becca Wilusz! We discuss what motivates attendees to take such actions, whether they are reasonably foreseeable, the impact of social media, how to plan for the possibility, and so much more. There's a takeaway for events of all types, so sports fan or not you'll want to give this one a listen. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we shift from the tennis court to the basketball court, with a look at the issue of "court storming" featuring Duke University Assistant Director of Athletics/Game Operations (and friend of the Pod) Becca Wilusz! We discuss what motivates attendees to take such actions, whether they are reasonably foreseeable, the impact of social media, how to plan for the possibility, and so much more. There's a takeaway for events of all types, so sports fan or not you'll want to give this one a listen. false full 83 a33d5c30-fe64-40e3-b210-cd15deca8a2b Episode 82: Serving Up Safety at the Australian Open It's so much more than tennis! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve head down under (virtually) for a chat with Lee Ross and Martin Luders, part of the highly skilled safety and compliance team for the Australian Open. Discussion includes what goes into producing an event of this scale, weather planning, compliance, and how they prepared to manage this year's record-breaking attendance. 

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:46:26 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Lee Ross, Martin Luders, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2024/27/02/episode-82-australian-open It's so much more than tennis! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve head down under (virtually) for a chat with Lee Ross and Martin Luders, part of the highly skilled safety and compliance team for the Australian Open. Discussion includes what goes into producing an event of this scale, weather planning, compliance, and how they prepared to manage this year's record-breaking attendance. 

]]> Episode 82: Serving Up Safety at the Australian Open Lee Ross, Martin Luders, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 01:04:00 It's so much more than tennis! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve head down under (virtually) for a chat with Lee Ross and Martin Luders, part of the highly skilled safety and compliance team for the Australian Open. Discussion includes what goes into producing an event of this scale, weather planning, compliance, and how they prepared to manage this year's record-breaking attendance. It's so much more than tennis! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve head down under (virtually) for a chat with Lee Ross and Martin Luders, part of the highly skilled safety and compliance team for the Australian Open. Discussion includes what goes into producing an event of this scale, weather planning, compliance, and how they prepared to manage this year's record-breaking attendance. false full 82 20682319-6827-459f-9eb4-0b4c0726d636 Episode 81: What's Up with the Weather? It may be cold outside, but the latest edition of The Event Safety Podcast is RED HOT. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Kevin Kloesel for an update on what's happening in the event weather space. Discussion includes how planning for one risk can introduce new ones, the importance of deeply understanding your venue, emergency messaging, new lightning guidance, and boatloads (or should we say snow shovels full) more.

Link:

National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security (NCS4)

Grab your shovel! Bills mafia digs in with snow removal before high stakes Buffalo-K.C. playoff game (NBC News)

ANSI ES1.7 - 2021, Event Safety Requirements - Weather Preparedness

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:40:07 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Kevin Kloesel, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2024/27/01/episode-81-whats-up-weather It may be cold outside, but the latest edition of The Event Safety Podcast is RED HOT. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Kevin Kloesel for an update on what's happening in the event weather space. Discussion includes how planning for one risk can introduce new ones, the importance of deeply understanding your venue, emergency messaging, new lightning guidance, and boatloads (or should we say snow shovels full) more.

Link:

National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security (NCS4)

Grab your shovel! Bills mafia digs in with snow removal before high stakes Buffalo-K.C. playoff game (NBC News)

ANSI ES1.7 - 2021, Event Safety Requirements - Weather Preparedness

]]> Episode 81: What's Up with the Weather? Kevin Kloesel, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 00:47:49 It may be cold outside, but the latest edition of The Event Safety Podcast is RED HOT. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Kevin Kloesel for an update on what's happening in the event weather space. Discussion includes how planning for one risk can introduce new ones, the importance of deeply understanding your venue, emergency messaging, new lightning guidance, and boatloads (or should we say snow shovels full) more. It may be cold outside, but the latest edition of The Event Safety Podcast is RED HOT. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Kevin Kloesel for an update on what's happening in the event weather space. Discussion includes how planning for one risk can introduce new ones, the importance of deeply understanding your venue, emergency messaging, new lightning guidance, and boatloads (or should we say snow shovels full) more. false full 81 7d5c239d-4b4d-45e4-a227-ae332efff474 Episode 80: Top Stories of 2023 With the new year just days away, we're looking back at some of the most important, impactful, or undercovered stories of 2023. From guest issues to climate impacts, it's been an eventful 12 months in the safety world, so grab another cup of cocoa, put your feet up, and join Danielle and Steve as they close out the year.

From all of us at The Event Safety Podcast, have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. We'll see you in 2024!

Link:

ANSI ES1.40 – 2023 Event Safety - Event Security

]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-80-top-stories-of-2023-aRNKJBow With the new year just days away, we're looking back at some of the most important, impactful, or undercovered stories of 2023. From guest issues to climate impacts, it's been an eventful 12 months in the safety world, so grab another cup of cocoa, put your feet up, and join Danielle and Steve as they close out the year.

From all of us at The Event Safety Podcast, have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. We'll see you in 2024!

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ANSI ES1.40 – 2023 Event Safety - Event Security

]]> Episode 80: Top Stories of 2023 Event Safety Alliance 00:40:48 With the new year just days away, we're looking back at some of the most important, impactful, or undercovered stories of 2023. From guest issues to climate impacts, it's been an eventful 12 months in the safety world, so grab another cup of cocoa, put your feet up, and join Danielle and Steve as they close out the year. From all of us at The Event Safety Podcast, have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. We'll see you in 2024! With the new year just days away, we're looking back at some of the most important, impactful, or undercovered stories of 2023. From guest issues to climate impacts, it's been an eventful 12 months in the safety world, so grab another cup of cocoa, put your feet up, and join Danielle and Steve as they close out the year. From all of us at The Event Safety Podcast, have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. We'll see you in 2024! false full 80 1939e1cc-1342-4c36-a8b2-29e0f9f1227c Episode 79: 2023 Event Safety Summit Recap What did YOU think of the 2023 Event Safety Summit? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we recap some highlights of this year's Summit with two attendees, Francesca Ghizzoni (Production Manager, SXSW) and Emily Jeu (Director of Production, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts). They share their views on what drove them to attend the Summit, why they believe it's important for event professionals to take part, what they found most compelling, and what they'd like to see at future events.

]]> Wed, 6 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Emily Jeu, Francesca Ghizzoni, Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/05/12/episode-79-event-safety-summit-recap What did YOU think of the 2023 Event Safety Summit? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we recap some highlights of this year's Summit with two attendees, Francesca Ghizzoni (Production Manager, SXSW) and Emily Jeu (Director of Production, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts). They share their views on what drove them to attend the Summit, why they believe it's important for event professionals to take part, what they found most compelling, and what they'd like to see at future events.

]]> Episode 79: 2023 Event Safety Summit Recap Emily Jeu, Francesca Ghizzoni, Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez 00:56:08 What did YOU think of the 2023 Event Safety Summit? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we recap some highlights of this year's Summit with two attendees, Francesca Ghizzoni (Production Manager, SXSW) and Emily Jeu (Director of Production, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts). They share their views on what drove them to attend the Summit, why they believe it's important for event professionals to take part, what they found most compelling, and what they'd like to see at future events. What did YOU think of the 2023 Event Safety Summit? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we recap some highlights of this year's Summit with two attendees, Francesca Ghizzoni (Production Manager, SXSW) and Emily Jeu (Director of Production, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts). They share their views on what drove them to attend the Summit, why they believe it's important for event professionals to take part, what they found most compelling, and what they'd like to see at future events. false full 79 1f65ed05-0d63-47c9-a312-241115eba88f Episode 78: ANSI ES1.40 - 2023 Event Security Standard LINKS:

ANSI ES1.40 - 2023, Event Safety - Event Security

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:38:53 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/19/11/episode-78-security-standard LINKS:

ANSI ES1.40 - 2023, Event Safety - Event Security

]]> Episode 78: ANSI ES1.40 - 2023 Event Security Standard Event Safety Alliance 00:40:12 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve discuss the creation of the newly released ANSI ES1.40-2003 Event Security Standard with two contributing members of the standard's working group, Dave Ellis and Manny Marquez. Topics include an overview of the standard’s development, its "modern" approach to event security, what it addresses and what it does not, and why becoming involved in the standard-writing process is both professionally and personally worthwhile. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve discuss the creation of the newly released ANSI ES1.40-2003 Event Security Standard with two contributing members of the standard's working group, Dave Ellis and Manny Marquez. Topics include an overview of the standard’s development, its "modern" approach to event security, what it addresses and what it does not, and why becoming involved in the standard-writing process is both professionally and personally worthwhile. false full 78 340ac3d2-4a0c-4189-a209-7bdfa2ba130f Episode 77: Powerpalooza! It's a Powerpalooza! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we get deep and nerdy on the subject of sustainable power in event applications with the team at Overdrive Energy Solutions. We discuss the safety benefits and challenges of portable battery technology, integrating it into your site plans, and their experience powering the guest package of a major artist at this year's Lollapalooza.

This episode is brought to you by Event Safety Alliance Canada

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Overdrive Energy Solutions
Reverb
Billie Eilish, REVERB Partner Up To Deliver Solar-Powered Lollapalooza Set

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/10/09/episode-77-powerpalooza It's a Powerpalooza! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we get deep and nerdy on the subject of sustainable power in event applications with the team at Overdrive Energy Solutions. We discuss the safety benefits and challenges of portable battery technology, integrating it into your site plans, and their experience powering the guest package of a major artist at this year's Lollapalooza.

This episode is brought to you by Event Safety Alliance Canada

LINKS:

Overdrive Energy Solutions
Reverb
Billie Eilish, REVERB Partner Up To Deliver Solar-Powered Lollapalooza Set

]]> Episode 77: Powerpalooza! Event Safety Alliance 00:46:31 It's a Powerpalooza! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we get deep and nerdy on the subject of sustainable power in event applications with the team at Overdrive Energy Solutions. We discuss the safety benefits and challenges of portable battery technology, integrating it into your site plans, and their experience powering the guest package of a major artist at this year's Lollapalooza. This episode is brought to you by Event Safety Alliance Canada It's a Powerpalooza! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we get deep and nerdy on the subject of sustainable power in event applications with the team at Overdrive Energy Solutions. We discuss the safety benefits and challenges of portable battery technology, integrating it into your site plans, and their experience powering the guest package of a major artist at this year's Lollapalooza. This episode is brought to you by Event Safety Alliance Canada false full 77 0b7dbba9-d399-4f86-b155-741026c4407d Episode 76: Cornell University Slope Day What do you get when you mix a giant hill, thousands of students, and the last day of classes? A fantastic case study for The Event Safety Podcast! In this episode, Danielle and Steve are joined by Joseph Scaffido, Director of University Events at Cornell, for a look at the University's annual Slope Day event. From weather to crowds to infrastructure challenges, there's a lot to learn from this nearly 120-year-old gathering.

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Slope Day (Cornell University)

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:38:50 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Joseph Scaffido, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/9/15/episode-76-cornell-university-slope-day What do you get when you mix a giant hill, thousands of students, and the last day of classes? A fantastic case study for The Event Safety Podcast! In this episode, Danielle and Steve are joined by Joseph Scaffido, Director of University Events at Cornell, for a look at the University's annual Slope Day event. From weather to crowds to infrastructure challenges, there's a lot to learn from this nearly 120-year-old gathering.

LINKS:

Slope Day (Cornell University)

]]> Episode 76: Cornell University Slope Day Joseph Scaffido, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 00:44:28 What do you get when you mix a giant hill, thousands of students, and the last day of classes? A fantastic case study for The Event Safety Podcast! In this episode, Danielle and Steve are joined by Joseph Scaffido, Director of University Events at Cornell, for a look at the University's annual Slope Day event. From weather to crowds to infrastructure challenges, there's a lot to learn from this nearly 120-year-old gathering. What do you get when you mix a giant hill, thousands of students, and the last day of classes? A fantastic case study for The Event Safety Podcast! In this episode, Danielle and Steve are joined by Joseph Scaffido, Director of University Events at Cornell, for a look at the University's annual Slope Day event. From weather to crowds to infrastructure challenges, there's a lot to learn from this nearly 120-year-old gathering. false full 76 7eab534d-60a5-432e-85f6-7f9706f0818b Episode 75: Inattentional Blindness In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve delve into the psychological phenomenon of inattentional blindness and its potential impact on safety at live events. Topics covered include the illusion of attention, the science behind the phenomenon, strategies for overcoming it, and more.

LINKS:

The Monkey Business Illusion

The Invisible Gorilla (Book)

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:50:19 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/8/10/episode-75-inattentional-blindness In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve delve into the psychological phenomenon of inattentional blindness and its potential impact on safety at live events. Topics covered include the illusion of attention, the science behind the phenomenon, strategies for overcoming it, and more.

LINKS:

The Monkey Business Illusion

The Invisible Gorilla (Book)

]]> Episode 75: Inattentional Blindness Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 00:41:03 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve delve into the psychological phenomenon of inattentional blindness and its potential impact on safety at live events. Topics covered include the illusion of attention, the science behind the phenomenon, strategies for overcoming it, and more. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve delve into the psychological phenomenon of inattentional blindness and its potential impact on safety at live events. Topics covered include the illusion of attention, the science behind the phenomenon, strategies for overcoming it, and more. false full 75 a62c7898-8415-4f30-bada-560d6df1d8c9 Episode 74: Entertainment Electrics (Rebroadcast) This episode was originally released on March 21, 2021.

In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we talk electrical safety with author, ETCP-recognized trainer, and self-described "lighting guy" Richard Cadena. Join us as we discuss common electrical hazards in the entertainment space, why bypassing or altering equipment is a recipe for disaster, a few must-have tools for your safety toolkit, and the upcoming release of Richard's latest book.

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Academy of Production Technology

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technicia

 

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:41:48 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez, Richard Cadena) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/7/17/episode-74-entertainment-electrics-rebroadcast This episode was originally released on March 21, 2021.

In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we talk electrical safety with author, ETCP-recognized trainer, and self-described "lighting guy" Richard Cadena. Join us as we discuss common electrical hazards in the entertainment space, why bypassing or altering equipment is a recipe for disaster, a few must-have tools for your safety toolkit, and the upcoming release of Richard's latest book.

LINKS:

Academy of Production Technology

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technicia

 

]]> Episode 74: Entertainment Electrics (Rebroadcast) Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez, Richard Cadena 00:43:56 NOTE: This episode was originally released on March 21, 2021. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we talk electrical safety with author, ETCP-recognized trainer, and self-described "lighting guy" Richard Cadena. Join us as we discuss common electrical hazards in the entertainment space, why bypassing or altering equipment is a recipe for disaster, a few must-have tools for your safety toolkit, and the upcoming release of Richard's latest book. NOTE: This episode was originally released on March 21, 2021. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we talk electrical safety with author, ETCP-recognized trainer, and self-described "lighting guy" Richard Cadena. Join us as we discuss common electrical hazards in the entertainment space, why bypassing or altering equipment is a recipe for disaster, a few must-have tools for your safety toolkit, and the upcoming release of Richard's latest book. false full 74 8e61788f-3110-4a19-a9e9-ef74acbdd2b1 Episode 73: Steve's European Vacation Extreme weather, shootings, new laws, objects thrown at artists...a lot can happen in just a few short weeks. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome Steve back from a much-needed vacation and examine the lessons from the MANY safety-related incidents that occurred while he was away.

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ANSI ES1.7 - 2021 Event Safety Requirements - Weather Preparedness

Global Crowd Management Alliance

2023 Event Safety Summit

]]> Wed, 5 Jul 2023 23:40:38 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/07/05/steves-european-vacation Extreme weather, shootings, new laws, objects thrown at artists...a lot can happen in just a few short weeks. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome Steve back from a much-needed vacation and examine the lessons from the MANY safety-related incidents that occurred while he was away.

NOTES:

ANSI ES1.7 - 2021 Event Safety Requirements - Weather Preparedness

Global Crowd Management Alliance

2023 Event Safety Summit

]]> Episode 73: Steve's European Vacation Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez 00:35:15 Extreme weather, shootings, new laws, objects thrown at artists...a lot can happen in just a few short weeks. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome Steve back from a much-needed vacation and examine the lessons from the MANY safety-related incidents that occurred while he was away. Extreme weather, shootings, new laws, objects thrown at artists...a lot can happen in just a few short weeks. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome Steve back from a much-needed vacation and examine the lessons from the MANY safety-related incidents that occurred while he was away. false full 73 d115b3d6-aad8-4b8f-a5da-2e40f18704df Episode 72: Let's Dance! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we put on our red shoes and hit the floor to discuss dance recitals and other events involving large numbers of children and families. Featuring a trio of Josh Webb (Coker University), Pamela Sturrock (Riverside Convention Center), and Devin Vanaman (Riverside Convention Center), discussion includes the unique risks presented by these events, protocols for production crews, the concept of the attractive nuisance, dealing with prop dads, and the correct way to pronounce "Worcester."

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:13:32 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Josh Webb, Devin Vanaman, Pamela Sturrock, Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/06/14/lets-dance In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we put on our red shoes and hit the floor to discuss dance recitals and other events involving large numbers of children and families. Featuring a trio of Josh Webb (Coker University), Pamela Sturrock (Riverside Convention Center), and Devin Vanaman (Riverside Convention Center), discussion includes the unique risks presented by these events, protocols for production crews, the concept of the attractive nuisance, dealing with prop dads, and the correct way to pronounce "Worcester."

]]> Episode 72: Let's Dance! Josh Webb, Devin Vanaman, Pamela Sturrock, Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez 01:03:42 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we put on our red shoes and hit the floor to discuss dance recitals and other events involving large numbers of children and families. Featuring a trio of Josh Webb (Coker University), Pamela Sturrock (Riverside Convention Center), and Devin Vanaman (Riverside Convention Center), discussion includes the unique risks presented by these events, protocols for production crews, the concept of the attractive nuisance, dealing with prop dads, and the correct way to pronounce "Worcester." In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we put on our red shoes and hit the floor to discuss dance recitals and other events involving large numbers of children and families. Featuring a trio of Josh Webb (Coker University), Pamela Sturrock (Riverside Convention Center), and Devin Vanaman (Riverside Convention Center), discussion includes the unique risks presented by these events, protocols for production crews, the concept of the attractive nuisance, dealing with prop dads, and the correct way to pronounce "Worcester." safety, events, crowd safety, concerts, theater, dance, production false full 72 ea48be17-a0b4-44a4-93be-0757520a8073 Episode 71: The Future of USITT w/ Laura Lee Everett In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve sit down with new USITT Executive Director Laura Lee Everett for a wide-ranging conversation about her background, USITT's safety programming, current initiatives, a sneak peek at their 2024 conference in Seattle, and selling a career in events to the toughest skeptics around...your parents.

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USITT

Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC)

Performing Arts Alliance

White Space (FCC)

Event Safety Podcast Episode 52 - BACKStage Exam

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Laura Lee Everett, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/05/19/future-of-usitt-laura-lee-everett In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve sit down with new USITT Executive Director Laura Lee Everett for a wide-ranging conversation about her background, USITT's safety programming, current initiatives, a sneak peek at their 2024 conference in Seattle, and selling a career in events to the toughest skeptics around...your parents.

Notes:

USITT

Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC)

Performing Arts Alliance

White Space (FCC)

Event Safety Podcast Episode 52 - BACKStage Exam

]]> Episode 71: The Future of USITT w/ Laura Lee Everett Laura Lee Everett, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 00:49:34 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve sit down with new USITT Executive Director Laura Lee Everett for a wide-ranging conversation about her background, USITT's safety programming, current initiatives, a sneak peek at their 2024 conference in Seattle, and selling a career in events to the toughest skeptics around...your parents. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve sit down with new USITT Executive Director Laura Lee Everett for a wide-ranging conversation about her background, USITT's safety programming, current initiatives, a sneak peek at their 2024 conference in Seattle, and selling a career in events to the toughest skeptics around...your parents. false full 71 c93c7b58-0c30-44a5-b356-de994043184b Episode 70: How Did You Learn This Was a Thing? How did you learn a career in live events was a thing? How did you end up in your profession? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we chat with Erin Grabe (ESTA) and Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services) about how they got their start and how we can make our industry enticing to those considering joining our "island of misfit toys."

Notes:

Event Safety Podcast Episode 52 - BACKStage Exam

]]> Fri, 5 May 2023 00:22:26 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Erin Grabe, Danielle Hernandez, Boxer Hardison, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/05/05/episode-70-how-did-you-know-this-was-a-thing How did you learn a career in live events was a thing? How did you end up in your profession? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we chat with Erin Grabe (ESTA) and Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services) about how they got their start and how we can make our industry enticing to those considering joining our "island of misfit toys."

Notes:

Event Safety Podcast Episode 52 - BACKStage Exam

]]> Episode 70: How Did You Learn This Was a Thing? Erin Grabe, Danielle Hernandez, Boxer Hardison, Steven Adelman 00:52:23 How did you learn a career in live events was a thing? How did you end up in your profession? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we chat with Erin Grabe (ESTA) and Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services) about how they got their start and how we can make our industry enticing to those considering joining our "island of misfit toys." How did you learn a career in live events was a thing? How did you end up in your profession? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we chat with Erin Grabe (ESTA) and Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services) about how they got their start and how we can make our industry enticing to those considering joining our "island of misfit toys." false full 70 12e80c7c-3821-482a-a554-4923e938c247 Episode 69: Assessing Risk In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome back ESA Board Member and ESA Canada Executive Director Janet Sellery for a conversation on assessing risk. Topics of discussion include organizing risks factors, benefits & shortcoming of various assessment models, prioritizing process over specific tools, and more. They also drop some info on several upcoming events and ESA’s new student membership program. Check it out!

Notes:

Triangle: The Fire That Changed America (Book)

The Checklist Manifesto (Book)

ESA Canada

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/04/10/episode-69-assessing-risk In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome back ESA Board Member and ESA Canada Executive Director Janet Sellery for a conversation on assessing risk. Topics of discussion include organizing risks factors, benefits & shortcoming of various assessment models, prioritizing process over specific tools, and more. They also drop some info on several upcoming events and ESA’s new student membership program. Check it out!

Notes:

Triangle: The Fire That Changed America (Book)

The Checklist Manifesto (Book)

ESA Canada

]]> Episode 69: Assessing Risk Event Safety Alliance 00:46:30 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome back ESA Board Member and ESA Canada Executive Director Janet Sellery for a conversation on assessing risk. Topics of discussion include organizing risks factors, benefits & shortcoming of various assessment models, prioritizing process over specific tools, and more. They also drop some info on several upcoming events and ESA’s new student membership program. Check it out! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we welcome back ESA Board Member and ESA Canada Executive Director Janet Sellery for a conversation on assessing risk. Topics of discussion include organizing risks factors, benefits & shortcoming of various assessment models, prioritizing process over specific tools, and more. They also drop some info on several upcoming events and ESA’s new student membership program. Check it out! false full 69 9963eadf-4b1b-46b1-a1b6-4eae7be26a7b Episode 68: Let's Talk Training Time to talk about training! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome back the extremely knowledgeable and always entertaining Phil Van Hest, Rigging and Safety Manager at Bigger Hammer Production Services. Topics of discussion include identifying who and what needs to be taught, training program development, hazard reporting, managing new crew members, the power of “openness”, and loads more. 

Notes:

Event Safety Access Training

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Bigger Hammer Online Training Courses

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:52:34 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Phil Van Hest, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/03/15/episode-68-lets-talk-training Time to talk about training! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome back the extremely knowledgeable and always entertaining Phil Van Hest, Rigging and Safety Manager at Bigger Hammer Production Services. Topics of discussion include identifying who and what needs to be taught, training program development, hazard reporting, managing new crew members, the power of “openness”, and loads more. 

Notes:

Event Safety Access Training

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Bigger Hammer Online Training Courses

]]> Episode 68: Let's Talk Training Phil Van Hest, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 01:08:19 Time to talk about training! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome back the extremely knowledgeable and always entertaining Phil Van Hest, Rigging and Safety Manager at Bigger Hammer Production Services. Topics of discussion include identifying who and what needs to be taught, training program development, hazard reporting, managing new crew members, the power of “openness”, and loads more. Time to talk about training! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome back the extremely knowledgeable and always entertaining Phil Van Hest, Rigging and Safety Manager at Bigger Hammer Production Services. Topics of discussion include identifying who and what needs to be taught, training program development, hazard reporting, managing new crew members, the power of “openness”, and loads more. false full 68 e20c6c7a-92bd-404e-9e1e-4c689c67d8f2 Episode 67: Festivals & Events In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we're chatting about the business of festivals and events with Steve Schmader, President and CEO of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). Conversation includes the origins of IFEA, focus areas, thoughts on the status of the events industry post-COVID, and more.

Notes:

International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA)

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:55:10 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Steve Schmader, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/02/21/episode-67-festivals-and-events In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we're chatting about the business of festivals and events with Steve Schmader, President and CEO of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). Conversation includes the origins of IFEA, focus areas, thoughts on the status of the events industry post-COVID, and more.

Notes:

International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA)

]]> Episode 67: Festivals & Events Steve Schmader, Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 00:42:58 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we're chatting about the business of festivals and events with Steve Schmader, President and CEO of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). Conversation includes the origins of IFEA, focus areas, thoughts on the status of the events industry post-COVID, and more. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we're chatting about the business of festivals and events with Steve Schmader, President and CEO of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). Conversation includes the origins of IFEA, focus areas, thoughts on the status of the events industry post-COVID, and more. false full 67 4cb509f2-5cb0-4e85-a58a-50ef5d40ff9d Episode 66: Grumpy Bosses, Swiss Cheese, and the Normalization of Deviance In this edition of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve continue their conversation from last episode with a closer look at the concept of the normalization of deviance, including its origins, why it happens, and most importantly how to avoid it. They also revisit the idea of the “Swiss cheese model” of risk mitigation and lessons from John Barylick’s excellent book on the Station Nightclub fire Killer Show. 

Notes:

Killer Show

Swiss Cheese Model

The Normalization of Deviance

The Challenger Launch Decision

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2023 00:28:15 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/02/07/episode-66-normalization-of-deviance In this edition of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve continue their conversation from last episode with a closer look at the concept of the normalization of deviance, including its origins, why it happens, and most importantly how to avoid it. They also revisit the idea of the “Swiss cheese model” of risk mitigation and lessons from John Barylick’s excellent book on the Station Nightclub fire Killer Show. 

Notes:

Killer Show

Swiss Cheese Model

The Normalization of Deviance

The Challenger Launch Decision

]]> Episode 66: Grumpy Bosses, Swiss Cheese, and the Normalization of Deviance Danielle Hernandez, Steven Adelman 00:36:16 In this edition of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve continue their conversation from last episode with a closer look at the concept of the normalization of deviance, including its origins, why it happens, and most importantly how to avoid it. They also revisit the idea of the “Swiss cheese model” of risk mitigation and lessons from John Barylick’s excellent book on the Station Nightclub fire "Killer Show". In this edition of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve continue their conversation from last episode with a closer look at the concept of the normalization of deviance, including its origins, why it happens, and most importantly how to avoid it. They also revisit the idea of the “Swiss cheese model” of risk mitigation and lessons from John Barylick’s excellent book on the Station Nightclub fire "Killer Show". false full 66 e115628b-6ef3-4c90-b9b8-9d872a8af9d9 Episode 65: Crowd Crushes, Priorities, and Wandering with Purpose In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve recount a recent exchange an ESA associate had with a reporter regarding crowd crushes, and why the reporter was focused on the wrong issue. Discussion includes prioritizing root causes, the hierarchy of controls, human factors engineering, black swan events, and loads more.

Event Safety Podcast Episode 60: Crowd Science

Hierarchy of Controls

The Normalization of Deviance

The Challenger Launch Decision

The Black Swan

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:12:28 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/01/25/episode-65-crowd-crushes-priorities-wandering In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve recount a recent exchange an ESA associate had with a reporter regarding crowd crushes, and why the reporter was focused on the wrong issue. Discussion includes prioritizing root causes, the hierarchy of controls, human factors engineering, black swan events, and loads more.

Event Safety Podcast Episode 60: Crowd Science

Hierarchy of Controls

The Normalization of Deviance

The Challenger Launch Decision

The Black Swan

]]> Episode 65: Crowd Crushes, Priorities, and Wandering with Purpose Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez 00:37:52 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve recount a recent exchange an ESA associate had with a reporter regarding crowd crushes, and why the reporter was focused on the wrong issue. Discussion includes prioritizing root causes, the hierarchy of controls, human factors engineering, black swan events, and loads more. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve recount a recent exchange an ESA associate had with a reporter regarding crowd crushes, and why the reporter was focused on the wrong issue. Discussion includes prioritizing root causes, the hierarchy of controls, human factors engineering, black swan events, and loads more. false full 65 a668ecdb-c503-4f17-8c3f-7f8242f47ac5 Episode 64: Communications Planning We're back with the first Event Safety Podcast of 2023! In this episode, we discuss communications planning with Derrec Becker, Chief of Public Information & External Affairs at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Topics include incident communication planning, creative messaging, the importance of tone, platform selection, and loads more (and if you’re not following their Facebook Page, it’s HIGHLY recommended).

Notes:

South Carolina Emergency Management Division Facebook

FEMA Independent Study Courses

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 03:11:41 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Derrec Becker, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2023/01/09/episode-64-communications-planning We're back with the first Event Safety Podcast of 2023! In this episode, we discuss communications planning with Derrec Becker, Chief of Public Information & External Affairs at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Topics include incident communication planning, creative messaging, the importance of tone, platform selection, and loads more (and if you’re not following their Facebook Page, it’s HIGHLY recommended).

Notes:

South Carolina Emergency Management Division Facebook

FEMA Independent Study Courses

]]> Episode 64: Communications Planning Derrec Becker, Danielle Hernandez 00:42:54 We're back with the first Event Safety Podcast of 2023! In this episode, we discuss communications planning with Derrec Becker, Chief of Public Information & External Affairs at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Topics include incident communication planning, creative messaging, the importance of tone, platform selection, and loads more (and if you’re not following their Facebook Page, it’s HIGHLY recommended). We're back with the first Event Safety Podcast of 2023! In this episode, we discuss communications planning with Derrec Becker, Chief of Public Information & External Affairs at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Topics include incident communication planning, creative messaging, the importance of tone, platform selection, and loads more (and if you’re not following their Facebook Page, it’s HIGHLY recommended). false full 64 d683dad0-6e54-4f9b-87c1-7c8fcf693cf5 Episode 63: Breaking Down Barricades “The metal doesn’t make it safe. The metal provides the opportunity for the organizer to promote safety with other resources.”

In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive deep into the subject of barricades with Tim Roberts, Director of The Event Safety Shop. Discussion includes what is (and is NOT) acceptable barricade, types and applications, installation and oversight responsibilities, things to avoid, and whether you need it in the first place.

Notes:

The Event Safety Shop

Weather Planning for Mass Gatherings Workshop

]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2022 22:33:15 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Tim Roberts, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-63-breaking-down-barricades-yci2VS5r “The metal doesn’t make it safe. The metal provides the opportunity for the organizer to promote safety with other resources.”

In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive deep into the subject of barricades with Tim Roberts, Director of The Event Safety Shop. Discussion includes what is (and is NOT) acceptable barricade, types and applications, installation and oversight responsibilities, things to avoid, and whether you need it in the first place.

Notes:

The Event Safety Shop

Weather Planning for Mass Gatherings Workshop

]]> Episode 63: Breaking Down Barricades Tim Roberts, Danielle Hernandez 01:08:46 “The metal doesn’t make it safe. The metal provides the opportunity for the organizer to promote safety with other resources.” In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive deep into the subject of barricades with Tim Roberts, Director of The Event Safety Shop. Discussion includes what is (and is NOT) acceptable barricade, types and applications, installation and oversight responsibilities, things to avoid, and whether you need it in the first place. “The metal doesn’t make it safe. The metal provides the opportunity for the organizer to promote safety with other resources.” In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive deep into the subject of barricades with Tim Roberts, Director of The Event Safety Shop. Discussion includes what is (and is NOT) acceptable barricade, types and applications, installation and oversight responsibilities, things to avoid, and whether you need it in the first place. false full 63 47893a3a-df9b-4c86-b7ac-91c0f99cca7f Episode 62: ESA Membership Update Ahead of our first-ever Black Friday membership promotion, we’ve dropped a quick “mini-pod” to discuss why you should become a member of the ESA and what’s in store for 2023. Oh yeah, and Steve’s back!

Notes:

Membership Enrollment Page

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:02:18 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2022/11/21/episode-62-membership-update Ahead of our first-ever Black Friday membership promotion, we’ve dropped a quick “mini-pod” to discuss why you should become a member of the ESA and what’s in store for 2023. Oh yeah, and Steve’s back!

Notes:

Membership Enrollment Page

]]> Episode 62: ESA Membership Update Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez 00:10:23 Ahead of our first-ever Black Friday membership promotion, we’ve dropped a quick “mini-pod” to discuss why you should become a member of the ESA and what’s in store for 2023. Oh yeah, and Steve’s back! Ahead of our first-ever Black Friday membership promotion, we’ve dropped a quick “mini-pod” to discuss why you should become a member of the ESA and what’s in store for 2023. Oh yeah, and Steve’s back! false full 62 90fe0ecf-998d-44dd-809a-9bcff371a3e9 Episode 61: The Intersection of Safety and Sustainability You’re likely familiar with the environmental benefits of sustainable energy technologies (raise your hands, EV owners). But they can also help create safer, healthier event sites. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle talks with Neel Vasavada, Founder and President of Overdrive Energy Solutions and member of ESA’s Board of Directors. They discuss the intersection of safety and sustainability, the basics and benefits of distributed battery power, and how his background in motorsports influenced his safety journey.

]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2022 01:53:40 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Neel Vasavada, Danielle Hernandez) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-61-the-intersection-of-safety-and-sustainability-Dj1vPs9z You’re likely familiar with the environmental benefits of sustainable energy technologies (raise your hands, EV owners). But they can also help create safer, healthier event sites. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle talks with Neel Vasavada, Founder and President of Overdrive Energy Solutions and member of ESA’s Board of Directors. They discuss the intersection of safety and sustainability, the basics and benefits of distributed battery power, and how his background in motorsports influenced his safety journey.

]]> Episode 61: The Intersection of Safety and Sustainability Neel Vasavada, Danielle Hernandez 00:47:36 You’re likely familiar with the environmental benefits of sustainable energy technologies (raise your hands, EV owners). But they can also help create safer, healthier event sites. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle talks with Neel Vasavada, Founder and President of Overdrive Energy Solutions and member of ESA’s Board of Directors. They discuss the intersection of safety and sustainability, the basics and benefits of distributed battery power, and how his background in motorsports influenced his safety journey. You’re likely familiar with the environmental benefits of sustainable energy technologies (raise your hands, EV owners). But they can also help create safer, healthier event sites. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle talks with Neel Vasavada, Founder and President of Overdrive Energy Solutions and member of ESA’s Board of Directors. They discuss the intersection of safety and sustainability, the basics and benefits of distributed battery power, and how his background in motorsports influenced his safety journey. false full 61 5ed8ce49-ff66-4398-9736-9341908a0b7a Episode 60: Crowd Science What is crowd science, and how can its study help create safer events? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive back into the topic of crowds with Emma Parkinson, Course Director Postgraduate Programs in Crowded Places at Coventry University (Whew!). We discuss the foundations of crowd science, intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can influence crowd movement, how COVID, smartphones, and social media have impacted crowd behavior and loads more. 

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:12:11 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Emma Parkinson, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2022/10/26/episode-60-crowd-science What is crowd science, and how can its study help create safer events? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive back into the topic of crowds with Emma Parkinson, Course Director Postgraduate Programs in Crowded Places at Coventry University (Whew!). We discuss the foundations of crowd science, intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can influence crowd movement, how COVID, smartphones, and social media have impacted crowd behavior and loads more. 

]]> Episode 60: Crowd Science Emma Parkinson, Danielle Hernandez 00:53:31 What is crowd science, and how can its study help create safer events? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive back into the topic of crowds with Emma Parkinson, Course Director Postgraduate Programs in Crowded Places at Coventry University (Whew!). We discuss the foundations of crowd science, intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can influence crowd movement, how COVID, smartphones, and social media have impacted crowd behavior and loads more. What is crowd science, and how can its study help create safer events? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive back into the topic of crowds with Emma Parkinson, Course Director Postgraduate Programs in Crowded Places at Coventry University (Whew!). We discuss the foundations of crowd science, intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can influence crowd movement, how COVID, smartphones, and social media have impacted crowd behavior and loads more. false full 60 2409dec0-651b-43fc-a744-a7d65d334309 Episode 59: ESA Board Profile - Kurt Miner Safety professional. Firefighter. Helicopter pilot. And ESA Board Member! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we kick off a series of ESA Board of Directors profiles, beginning with that man of many hats, Kurt Miner. We discuss his path from working in the safety department at Universal Studios to his current role as a Managing Director at Alliance, how he became involved with ESA, the current state of safety at live events, and much more.

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:07:16 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2022/10/10/episode-59-kurt-miner Safety professional. Firefighter. Helicopter pilot. And ESA Board Member! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we kick off a series of ESA Board of Directors profiles, beginning with that man of many hats, Kurt Miner. We discuss his path from working in the safety department at Universal Studios to his current role as a Managing Director at Alliance, how he became involved with ESA, the current state of safety at live events, and much more.

]]> Episode 59: ESA Board Profile - Kurt Miner Event Safety Alliance 00:33:27 Safety professional. Firefighter. Helicopter pilot. And ESA Board Member! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we kick off a series of ESA Board of Directors profiles, beginning with that man of many hats, Kurt Miner. We discuss his path from working in the safety department at Universal Studios to his current role as a Managing Director at Alliance, how he became involved with ESA, the current state of safety at live events, and much more. Safety professional. Firefighter. Helicopter pilot. And ESA Board Member! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we kick off a series of ESA Board of Directors profiles, beginning with that man of many hats, Kurt Miner. We discuss his path from working in the safety department at Universal Studios to his current role as a Managing Director at Alliance, how he became involved with ESA, the current state of safety at live events, and much more. false full 59 c14de8b0-c0ca-4806-8808-097df2ab0020 Episode 58: What's Going On? As outdoor event season slowly winds down, what can we learn from the experience? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast Danielle chats with Jim Digby (President, Event Safety Alliance) and Jahn “Boxer” Hardison (President, Bigger Hammer Production Services) about what they’ve seen in the field during this VERY BUSY summer. They discuss how COVID continues to affect event operations, persistent worker & equipment shortages, the challenge of maintaining safety standards in the midst of chaos, and much more. 

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:18:29 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Boxer Hardison, Jim Digby, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2022/09/27/episode-58-whats-going-on As outdoor event season slowly winds down, what can we learn from the experience? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast Danielle chats with Jim Digby (President, Event Safety Alliance) and Jahn “Boxer” Hardison (President, Bigger Hammer Production Services) about what they’ve seen in the field during this VERY BUSY summer. They discuss how COVID continues to affect event operations, persistent worker & equipment shortages, the challenge of maintaining safety standards in the midst of chaos, and much more. 

]]> Episode 58: What's Going On? Boxer Hardison, Jim Digby, Danielle Hernandez 00:41:10 As outdoor event season slowly winds down, what can we learn from the experience? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast Danielle chats with Jim Digby (President, Event Safety Alliance) and Jahn “Boxer” Hardison (President, Bigger Hammer Production Services) about what they’ve seen in the field during this VERY BUSY summer. They discuss how COVID continues to affect event operations, persistent worker & equipment shortages, the challenge of maintaining safety standards in the midst of chaos, and much more. As outdoor event season slowly winds down, what can we learn from the experience? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast Danielle chats with Jim Digby (President, Event Safety Alliance) and Jahn “Boxer” Hardison (President, Bigger Hammer Production Services) about what they’ve seen in the field during this VERY BUSY summer. They discuss how COVID continues to affect event operations, persistent worker & equipment shortages, the challenge of maintaining safety standards in the midst of chaos, and much more. true full 58 34459cab-1c66-46a2-bd32-765c7875dbf9 Episode 57: SHOULD the Show Always Go On? Is taking an “at all costs” approach to our jobs something to be applauded? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Steve Adelman swings by to join Danielle for a conversation about a concerning story making the rounds on social media. They discuss why show stop calls should not be limited to crowd-related incidents, the balance between individual choice and leadership responsibility, and how one’s decision to “work through the pain” can affect everyone involved in an event.

Notes:

Tour Hero (Photo)

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2022 21:48:24 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez) https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/podcast/2022/08/27/episode-57-should-the-show-always-go-on Is taking an “at all costs” approach to our jobs something to be applauded? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Steve Adelman swings by to join Danielle for a conversation about a concerning story making the rounds on social media. They discuss why show stop calls should not be limited to crowd-related incidents, the balance between individual choice and leadership responsibility, and how one’s decision to “work through the pain” can affect everyone involved in an event.

Notes:

Tour Hero (Photo)

]]> Episode 57: SHOULD the Show Always Go On? Steven Adelman, Danielle Hernandez 00:35:15 Is taking an “at all costs” approach to our jobs something to be applauded? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Steve Adelman swings by to join Danielle for a conversation about a concerning story making the rounds on social media. They discuss why show stop calls should not be limited to crowd-related incidents, the balance between individual choice and leadership responsibility, and how one’s decision to “work through the pain” can affect everyone involved in an event. Is taking an “at all costs” approach to our jobs something to be applauded? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Steve Adelman swings by to join Danielle for a conversation about a concerning story making the rounds on social media. They discuss why show stop calls should not be limited to crowd-related incidents, the balance between individual choice and leadership responsibility, and how one’s decision to “work through the pain” can affect everyone involved in an event. false full 57 73a0535a-b122-47d3-b7e8-e43d853b01b7 Episode 56: Lies, Damn Lies, & More Lies Is your meter lying to you? Can welding cable be used in event applications? Does electricity always take the path of least resistance? Is it ok to plug a power strip into another power strip? What about extension cords? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle welcomes back author, ETCP Recognized Trainer, ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician, and all-around fabulous human Richard Cadena. He discusses his most recent article in Protocol Journal and challenges Danielle to a game of “Lies, Damn Lies, and More Lies”. If you work regularly with electrics, you MUST check out this episode.

Notes:

Is Your Meter Lying to You? (Protocol)

Richard Cadena Website

Entertainment Services & Technology Association (ESTA)

]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2022 05:17:55 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Danielle Hernandez, Richard Cadena) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-56-lies-damn-lies-more-lies-Q7gyk7Y9 Is your meter lying to you? Can welding cable be used in event applications? Does electricity always take the path of least resistance? Is it ok to plug a power strip into another power strip? What about extension cords? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle welcomes back author, ETCP Recognized Trainer, ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician, and all-around fabulous human Richard Cadena. He discusses his most recent article in Protocol Journal and challenges Danielle to a game of “Lies, Damn Lies, and More Lies”. If you work regularly with electrics, you MUST check out this episode.

Notes:

Is Your Meter Lying to You? (Protocol)

Richard Cadena Website

Entertainment Services & Technology Association (ESTA)

]]> Episode 56: Lies, Damn Lies, & More Lies Danielle Hernandez, Richard Cadena 01:04:15 Is your meter lying to you? Can welding cable be used in event applications? Does electricity always take the path of least resistance? Is it ok to plug a power strip into another power strip? What about extension cords? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle welcomes back author, ETCP Recognized Trainer, ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician, and all-around fabulous human Richard Cadena. He discusses his most recent article in Protocol Journal and challenges Danielle to a game of “Lies, Damn Lies, and More Lies”. If you work regularly with electrics, you MUST check out this episode. Is your meter lying to you? Can welding cable be used in event applications? Does electricity always take the path of least resistance? Is it ok to plug a power strip into another power strip? What about extension cords? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle welcomes back author, ETCP Recognized Trainer, ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician, and all-around fabulous human Richard Cadena. He discusses his most recent article in Protocol Journal and challenges Danielle to a game of “Lies, Damn Lies, and More Lies”. If you work regularly with electrics, you MUST check out this episode. false full 56 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:62c474820f903e487a175bdd Episode 55: Collaborating with Public Safety In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Tami chat with Event Safety Advisor Doug Bruce about the intersection between event production and emergency management. They provide a debrief of their standing-room only appearance at a recent emergency management conference, the importance of working with your public safety partners, bridging the cultural gap between disciplines, and more.

NOTES:

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)

National Incident Management System

International Association of Venue Managers

ESTA Technical Standards Program

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 23:18:16 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-55-collaborating-with-public-safety-sjMcMtVP In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Tami chat with Event Safety Advisor Doug Bruce about the intersection between event production and emergency management. They provide a debrief of their standing-room only appearance at a recent emergency management conference, the importance of working with your public safety partners, bridging the cultural gap between disciplines, and more.

NOTES:

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)

National Incident Management System

International Association of Venue Managers

ESTA Technical Standards Program

]]> Episode 55: Collaborating with Public Safety Event Safety Alliance 00:40:36 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Tami chat with Event Safety Advisor Doug Bruce about the intersection between event production and emergency management. They provide a debrief of their standing-room only appearance at a recent emergency management conference, the importance of working with your public safety partners, bridging the cultural gap between disciplines, and more. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Tami chat with Event Safety Advisor Doug Bruce about the intersection between event production and emergency management. They provide a debrief of their standing-room only appearance at a recent emergency management conference, the importance of working with your public safety partners, bridging the cultural gap between disciplines, and more. false full 54 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:62a0d5df2f96cc1d710ac3bd Episode 54: Harm Reduction What is harm reduction, and how does it apply to live events? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Tami Richter chat with Stefanie Jones, harm reduction advocate and founder of the Safe Partying Program. They discuss how harm reduction principles can create safer events, strategies for implementation, training resources, the line between support and encouragement, and more.

NOTES:

Dancesafe

TripSit

Safer Partying Checklist (Drug Policy Alliance)

Harm Reduction Circle

Fireside Project

]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2022 17:01:19 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-54-harm-reduction-s1q0C8O2 What is harm reduction, and how does it apply to live events? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Tami Richter chat with Stefanie Jones, harm reduction advocate and founder of the Safe Partying Program. They discuss how harm reduction principles can create safer events, strategies for implementation, training resources, the line between support and encouragement, and more.

NOTES:

Dancesafe

TripSit

Safer Partying Checklist (Drug Policy Alliance)

Harm Reduction Circle

Fireside Project

]]> Episode 54: Harm Reduction Event Safety Alliance 00:34:43 What is harm reduction, and how does it apply to live events? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Tami Richter chat with Stefanie Jones, harm reduction advocate and founder of the Safe Partying Program. They discuss how harm reduction principles can create safer events, strategies for implementation, training resources, the line between support and encouragement, and more. What is harm reduction, and how does it apply to live events? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Tami Richter chat with Stefanie Jones, harm reduction advocate and founder of the Safe Partying Program. They discuss how harm reduction principles can create safer events, strategies for implementation, training resources, the line between support and encouragement, and more. false full 53 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6279404fc142da17ba5d3522 Episode 53: Event Insurance Revisited It’s been a year since we last discussed insurance on the Pod…what’s changed since then? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome Rochelle Brotter-Wayne (Reel Media) and Peter Tempkins (HUB International) for a look at the current state of the event insurance industry. Topics of discussion include the role of your insurance partner, how claim size and frequency influences rates, COVID’s impact on availability of coverage, workers compensation, the benefits of insurers getting out in the field, and more.

]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 16:24:47 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-53-event-insurance-revisited-9W8_lZh6 It’s been a year since we last discussed insurance on the Pod…what’s changed since then? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome Rochelle Brotter-Wayne (Reel Media) and Peter Tempkins (HUB International) for a look at the current state of the event insurance industry. Topics of discussion include the role of your insurance partner, how claim size and frequency influences rates, COVID’s impact on availability of coverage, workers compensation, the benefits of insurers getting out in the field, and more.

]]> Episode 53: Event Insurance Revisited Event Safety Alliance 00:41:33 It’s been a year since we last discussed insurance on the Pod…what’s changed since then? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome Rochelle Brotter-Wayne (Reel Media) and Peter Tempkins (HUB International) for a look at the current state of the event insurance industry. Topics of discussion include the role of your insurance partner, how claim size and frequency influences rates, COVID’s impact on availability of coverage, workers compensation, the benefits of insurers getting out in the field, and more. It’s been a year since we last discussed insurance on the Pod…what’s changed since then? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome Rochelle Brotter-Wayne (Reel Media) and Peter Tempkins (HUB International) for a look at the current state of the event insurance industry. Topics of discussion include the role of your insurance partner, how claim size and frequency influences rates, COVID’s impact on availability of coverage, workers compensation, the benefits of insurers getting out in the field, and more. false full 52 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:625f6455a7c44e4735a85da9 Episode 52: BACKstage Exam Many of us got our first taste of “the life” in our high school theater program. What if there was a framework for developing and evaluating the skills and knowledge we acquired back then? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle sits down Kristi Ross-Clausen and Dana Taylor, two developers of the USITT BACKstage Exam (Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students), designed to evaluate the knowledge and work readiness of technical theatre students at the high school level. They discuss the rationale behind its development, structure and topics covered by the program, how it differs from the existing eSET exam, and more.

Notes:

BACKstage Exam for High School Students (USITT)

Essential Skills for the Entertainment Technician (eSET)

Event Safety Access Training (ESAT)

]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:41:10 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-52-backstage-exam-xqO2VeLw Many of us got our first taste of “the life” in our high school theater program. What if there was a framework for developing and evaluating the skills and knowledge we acquired back then? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle sits down Kristi Ross-Clausen and Dana Taylor, two developers of the USITT BACKstage Exam (Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students), designed to evaluate the knowledge and work readiness of technical theatre students at the high school level. They discuss the rationale behind its development, structure and topics covered by the program, how it differs from the existing eSET exam, and more.

Notes:

BACKstage Exam for High School Students (USITT)

Essential Skills for the Entertainment Technician (eSET)

Event Safety Access Training (ESAT)

]]> Episode 52: BACKstage Exam Event Safety Alliance 00:38:00 Many of us got our first taste of “the life” in our high school theater program. What if there was a framework for developing and evaluating the skills and knowledge we acquired back then? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle sits down Kristi Ross-Clausen and Dana Taylor, two developers of the USITT BACKstage Exam (Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students), designed to evaluate the knowledge and work readiness of technical theatre students at the high school level. They discuss the rationale behind its development, structure and topics covered by the program, how it differs from the existing eSET exam, and more. Many of us got our first taste of “the life” in our high school theater program. What if there was a framework for developing and evaluating the skills and knowledge we acquired back then? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle sits down Kristi Ross-Clausen and Dana Taylor, two developers of the USITT BACKstage Exam (Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students), designed to evaluate the knowledge and work readiness of technical theatre students at the high school level. They discuss the rationale behind its development, structure and topics covered by the program, how it differs from the existing eSET exam, and more. false full 51 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:624a5df9013cee284aeeddb5 Episode 51: USITT Conference Recap Conference season is in full swing, which included the successful return of the USITT Conference earlier this month. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve talk with outgoing USITT Executive Director David Grindle about lessons learned from at this year’s event, adjusting to changing COVID protocols, new program features, CTE training for high school students, improving diversity in the theatrical trades, and much more.

]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2022 04:26:51 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-51-usitt-conference-recap-5uwnyrqm Conference season is in full swing, which included the successful return of the USITT Conference earlier this month. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve talk with outgoing USITT Executive Director David Grindle about lessons learned from at this year’s event, adjusting to changing COVID protocols, new program features, CTE training for high school students, improving diversity in the theatrical trades, and much more.

]]> Episode 51: USITT Conference Recap Event Safety Alliance 00:47:03 Conference season is in full swing, which included the successful return of the USITT Conference earlier this month. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve talk with outgoing USITT Executive Director David Grindle about lessons learned from at this year’s event, adjusting to changing COVID protocols, new program features, CTE training for high school students, improving diversity in the theatrical trades, and much more. Conference season is in full swing, which included the successful return of the USITT Conference earlier this month. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve talk with outgoing USITT Executive Director David Grindle about lessons learned from at this year’s event, adjusting to changing COVID protocols, new program features, CTE training for high school students, improving diversity in the theatrical trades, and much more. false full 50 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6220002c396a644e92d26d47 Episode 50: Broadway Touring The USITT Conference is this week, and what better way to celebrate then a new Event Safety Podcast episode on Broadway touring?! In this episode Danielle and Steve talk with NETworks Tours Senior Production Manager Hector Guivas about safety at touring theatrical productions. Discussion topics include using modeling to enhance safety, working across diverse and often challenging venues, coordination with house teams, show stop planning, and how COVID as changed productions and the touring environment.

]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2022 00:25:01 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-50-broadway-touring-4Z9DtHRa The USITT Conference is this week, and what better way to celebrate then a new Event Safety Podcast episode on Broadway touring?! In this episode Danielle and Steve talk with NETworks Tours Senior Production Manager Hector Guivas about safety at touring theatrical productions. Discussion topics include using modeling to enhance safety, working across diverse and often challenging venues, coordination with house teams, show stop planning, and how COVID as changed productions and the touring environment.

]]> Episode 50: Broadway Touring Event Safety Alliance 00:49:15 TThe USITT Conference is this week, and what better way to celebrate then a new Event Safety Podcast episode on Broadway touring?! In this episode Danielle and Steve talk with NETworks Tours Senior Production Manager Hector Guivas about safety at touring theatrical productions. Discussion topics include using modeling to enhance safety, working across diverse and often challenging venues, coordination with house teams, show stop planning, and how COVID as changed productions and the touring environment. TThe USITT Conference is this week, and what better way to celebrate then a new Event Safety Podcast episode on Broadway touring?! In this episode Danielle and Steve talk with NETworks Tours Senior Production Manager Hector Guivas about safety at touring theatrical productions. Discussion topics include using modeling to enhance safety, working across diverse and often challenging venues, coordination with house teams, show stop planning, and how COVID as changed productions and the touring environment. false full 49 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:620ed51b78a76f778131921a Episode 49: Command Centers To the bridge! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we expand on last episode’s conversation about the Incident Command System with a look at where the ICS magic happens - the command center. Danielle and Steve are joined once again by Tami Richter and John Badcock from SXSW, along with event control room specialist Chrissie Gilbert for a discussion on ideal room setup, technology, personnel and show operations.

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:21:42 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-49-command-centers-5BtqIA4C To the bridge! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we expand on last episode’s conversation about the Incident Command System with a look at where the ICS magic happens - the command center. Danielle and Steve are joined once again by Tami Richter and John Badcock from SXSW, along with event control room specialist Chrissie Gilbert for a discussion on ideal room setup, technology, personnel and show operations.

]]> Episode 49: Command Centers Event Safety Alliance 00:46:17 To the bridge! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we expand on last episode’s conversation about the Incident Command System with a look at where the ICS magic happens - the command center. Danielle and Steve are joined once again by Tami Richter and John Badcock from SXSW, along with event control room specialist Chrissie Gilbert for a discussion on ideal room setup, technology, personnel and show operations. To the bridge! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we expand on last episode’s conversation about the Incident Command System with a look at where the ICS magic happens - the command center. Danielle and Steve are joined once again by Tami Richter and John Badcock from SXSW, along with event control room specialist Chrissie Gilbert for a discussion on ideal room setup, technology, personnel and show operations. false full 48 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:61ee014e9d08aa193501e4e7 Episode 48: Incident Command System for Live Events We’re back with the first Event Safety Podcast of 2022! In this episode, Danielle and Steve are joined by Tami Richter and John Badcock from SXSW for a conversation about applying the Incident Command System to event operations. They discuss the foundational principles of ICS, the benefits of its use, integrating ICS to your event plans, and much more.

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:10:13 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-48-incident-command-system-for-live-events-zkt_Dc_g We’re back with the first Event Safety Podcast of 2022! In this episode, Danielle and Steve are joined by Tami Richter and John Badcock from SXSW for a conversation about applying the Incident Command System to event operations. They discuss the foundational principles of ICS, the benefits of its use, integrating ICS to your event plans, and much more.

]]> Episode 48: Incident Command System for Live Events Event Safety Alliance 00:50:18 We’re back with the first Event Safety Podcast of 2022! In this episode, Danielle and Steve are joined by Tami Richter and John Badcock from SXSW for a conversation about applying the Incident Command System to event operations. They discuss the foundational principles of ICS, the benefits of its use, integrating ICS to your event plans, and much more. We’re back with the first Event Safety Podcast of 2022! In this episode, Danielle and Steve are joined by Tami Richter and John Badcock from SXSW for a conversation about applying the Incident Command System to event operations. They discuss the foundational principles of ICS, the benefits of its use, integrating ICS to your event plans, and much more. false full 47 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:61b7b8de43357e64bc8eb8bd Episode 47: Guests With Grievances From airplanes and grocery stores to stadiums and other event spaces, we are living through an unprecedented era of grievance and conflict. Ushers and event security are on the front lines of this battle between health and safety versus aggressively-held assertions of personal liberties. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we rebroadcast a session from our recent Event Safety TV broadcast featuring Duke University Assistant AD of Game Ops, Championships and Events Becca Wilusz. Becca helps contextualize the issue as it affects event security , suggests methods that acknowledge people’s right to respectfully disagree, and explores how to de-escalate tensions and maintain safety for all attendees.

Show Notes:

PEACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Providing Event Security to Guests with Grievances (Youtube)

About Becca Wilusz:

Becca Wilusz serves as the Assistant Director of Athletics/Game Operations and Championships. Wilusz is a Duke Athletics lead in planning and execution of stadium safety and security operations and has been recognized as an Industry Leader Under 40 by The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security. A multiple degree graduate of Duke University, Wilusz earned a B.S.E. in biomedical and mechanical engineering with a minor in history in 2007, a M.S. in biomedical engineering in 2011, and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering in 2013.

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:56:30 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-47-guests-with-grievances-hOL9ZiS1 From airplanes and grocery stores to stadiums and other event spaces, we are living through an unprecedented era of grievance and conflict. Ushers and event security are on the front lines of this battle between health and safety versus aggressively-held assertions of personal liberties. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we rebroadcast a session from our recent Event Safety TV broadcast featuring Duke University Assistant AD of Game Ops, Championships and Events Becca Wilusz. Becca helps contextualize the issue as it affects event security , suggests methods that acknowledge people’s right to respectfully disagree, and explores how to de-escalate tensions and maintain safety for all attendees.

Show Notes:

PEACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Providing Event Security to Guests with Grievances (Youtube)

About Becca Wilusz:

Becca Wilusz serves as the Assistant Director of Athletics/Game Operations and Championships. Wilusz is a Duke Athletics lead in planning and execution of stadium safety and security operations and has been recognized as an Industry Leader Under 40 by The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security. A multiple degree graduate of Duke University, Wilusz earned a B.S.E. in biomedical and mechanical engineering with a minor in history in 2007, a M.S. in biomedical engineering in 2011, and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering in 2013.

]]> Episode 47: Guests With Grievances Event Safety Alliance 00:46:00 From airplanes and grocery stores to stadiums and other event spaces, we are living through an unprecedented era of grievance and conflict. Ushers and event security are on the front lines of this battle between health and safety versus aggressively-held assertions of personal liberties. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we rebroadcast a session from our recent Event Safety TV broadcast featuring Duke University Assistant AD of Game Ops, Championships and Events Becca Wilusz. Becca helps contextualize the issue as it affects event security , suggests methods that acknowledge people’s right to respectfully disagree, and explores how to de-escalate tensions and maintain safety for all attendees. From airplanes and grocery stores to stadiums and other event spaces, we are living through an unprecedented era of grievance and conflict. Ushers and event security are on the front lines of this battle between health and safety versus aggressively-held assertions of personal liberties. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we rebroadcast a session from our recent Event Safety TV broadcast featuring Duke University Assistant AD of Game Ops, Championships and Events Becca Wilusz. Becca helps contextualize the issue as it affects event security , suggests methods that acknowledge people’s right to respectfully disagree, and explores how to de-escalate tensions and maintain safety for all attendees. false full 46 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6178931d14c5322fe392045d Episode 46: Event Fire Safety Requirements In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Steve and Danielle take a look at the newly-released ANSI ES1.4-2021 Event Fire Safety Requirements standard with the chair of the fire safety working group, ESA’s own Dr. Donald Cooper. They discuss the importance of this new standard, the thinking behind its development, how it was created and approved, topics covered and more.

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:23:33 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-46-event-fire-safety-requirements-peEBcQ_z In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Steve and Danielle take a look at the newly-released ANSI ES1.4-2021 Event Fire Safety Requirements standard with the chair of the fire safety working group, ESA’s own Dr. Donald Cooper. They discuss the importance of this new standard, the thinking behind its development, how it was created and approved, topics covered and more.

]]> Episode 46: Event Fire Safety Requirements Event Safety Alliance 00:41:18 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Steve and Danielle take a look at the newly-released ANSI ES1.4-2021 Event Fire Safety Requirements standard with the chair of the fire safety working group, ESA’s own Dr. Donald Cooper. They discuss the importance of this new standard, the thinking behind its development, how it was created and approved, topics covered and more. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Steve and Danielle take a look at the newly-released ANSI ES1.4-2021 Event Fire Safety Requirements standard with the chair of the fire safety working group, ESA’s own Dr. Donald Cooper. They discuss the importance of this new standard, the thinking behind its development, how it was created and approved, topics covered and more. false full 45 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6165df79bde31f7901f8d580 Episode 45: Working at Height Time to clip in and join us for another edition of The Event Safety Podcast! In this episode, Danielle and Steve examine the hazards of working at height with Rigging and Safety Manager Phil Van Hest. Topics of discussion include mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS), applicable standards, rescue planning, training, inspections, and much more.

This episode is brought to you by Bigger Hammer Production Services

SHOW NOTES:

ANSI/SAIA A92.22: Safe Use Of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)

Bigger Hammer Training Center

ABOUT PHIL:

Phil van Hest provides Rigging, Fall Protection and Heavy Equipment instruction in the LA area. Before entering the world of rigging safety, Phil toured the world as a comic/writer/performer, and thinks twice about mentioning it; rigging and safety are famously humorless subjects. Phil is the Safety and Rigging Manager for Bigger Hammer Production Services, and an ETCP Recognized Trainer holding certifications in Arena and Theatrical rigging. He currently resides in Orange County, another place in California named after a thing that used to be there before it got paved over.

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:14:09 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-45-working-at-height-xETQbYq5 Time to clip in and join us for another edition of The Event Safety Podcast! In this episode, Danielle and Steve examine the hazards of working at height with Rigging and Safety Manager Phil Van Hest. Topics of discussion include mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS), applicable standards, rescue planning, training, inspections, and much more.

This episode is brought to you by Bigger Hammer Production Services

SHOW NOTES:

ANSI/SAIA A92.22: Safe Use Of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)

Bigger Hammer Training Center

ABOUT PHIL:

Phil van Hest provides Rigging, Fall Protection and Heavy Equipment instruction in the LA area. Before entering the world of rigging safety, Phil toured the world as a comic/writer/performer, and thinks twice about mentioning it; rigging and safety are famously humorless subjects. Phil is the Safety and Rigging Manager for Bigger Hammer Production Services, and an ETCP Recognized Trainer holding certifications in Arena and Theatrical rigging. He currently resides in Orange County, another place in California named after a thing that used to be there before it got paved over.

]]> Episode 45: Working at Height Event Safety Alliance 00:58:16 Time to clip in and join us for another edition of The Event Safety Podcast! In this episode, Danielle and Steve examine the hazards of working at height with Rigging and Safety Manager Phil Van Hest. Topics of discussion include mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS), applicable standards, rescue planning, training, inspections, and much more. This episode is brought to you by Bigger Hammer Production Services Time to clip in and join us for another edition of The Event Safety Podcast! In this episode, Danielle and Steve examine the hazards of working at height with Rigging and Safety Manager Phil Van Hest. Topics of discussion include mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS), applicable standards, rescue planning, training, inspections, and much more. This episode is brought to you by Bigger Hammer Production Services false full 44 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6141330f1b10840de5731fd8 Episode 44: Recommended Safety Reads Attention safety nerds! It’s time to break out the bookmark, make space on the bookshelf, or dust off that Kindle. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve share some of their favorite safety-related (or safety-adjacent) books, as well as a number of excellent user-submitted recommendations. Whether you’re into behavioral psychology, history, or just a good safety manual there’s bound to be something to capture your interest.

If you have suggestions for our next episode of recommended reading, drop us a line at podcast@eventsafetyalliance.org.

Show Notes:

Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind

Safety and Health for the Stage: Collaboration with the Production Process

The Event Safety Guide

Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater by Rossol, Monona. (Allworth Press,2011) [Paperback] Second (2nd) Edition

Practical Health and Safety Guidelines for School Theater Operations: Assessing the Risks in Middle, Junior, and Senior High School Theater Buildings and Programs

The special event risk management manual

Amanda Ripley: The Unthinkable : Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - And Why (Paperback); 2009 Edition

Stage Rigging Handbook, Third Edition

Rigging Math Made Simple, Eighth Edition

Entertainment Rigging - Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition

Triangle: The Fire That Changed America

The Circus Fire: A True Story of an American Tragedy

Tinder Box: The Iroquois Theatre Disaster 1903

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

Weather in the Courtroom: Memoirs from a Career in Forensic Meteorology

The Challenger Launch Decision: Risky Technology, Culture, and Deviance at NASA

Unfuck Your Brain: Getting Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers with science

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)

The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT

What to Do When Things Go Wrong: A Five-Step Guide to Planning for and Surviving the Inevitable―And Coming Out Ahead

Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:26:51 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-44-recommended-safety-reads-kvuKrHx3 Attention safety nerds! It’s time to break out the bookmark, make space on the bookshelf, or dust off that Kindle. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve share some of their favorite safety-related (or safety-adjacent) books, as well as a number of excellent user-submitted recommendations. Whether you’re into behavioral psychology, history, or just a good safety manual there’s bound to be something to capture your interest.

If you have suggestions for our next episode of recommended reading, drop us a line at podcast@eventsafetyalliance.org.

Show Notes:

Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind

Safety and Health for the Stage: Collaboration with the Production Process

The Event Safety Guide

Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater by Rossol, Monona. (Allworth Press,2011) [Paperback] Second (2nd) Edition

Practical Health and Safety Guidelines for School Theater Operations: Assessing the Risks in Middle, Junior, and Senior High School Theater Buildings and Programs

The special event risk management manual

Amanda Ripley: The Unthinkable : Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - And Why (Paperback); 2009 Edition

Stage Rigging Handbook, Third Edition

Rigging Math Made Simple, Eighth Edition

Entertainment Rigging - Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition

Triangle: The Fire That Changed America

The Circus Fire: A True Story of an American Tragedy

Tinder Box: The Iroquois Theatre Disaster 1903

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

Weather in the Courtroom: Memoirs from a Career in Forensic Meteorology

The Challenger Launch Decision: Risky Technology, Culture, and Deviance at NASA

Unfuck Your Brain: Getting Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers with science

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)

The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT

What to Do When Things Go Wrong: A Five-Step Guide to Planning for and Surviving the Inevitable―And Coming Out Ahead

Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert

]]> Episode 44: Recommended Safety Reads Event Safety Alliance 00:58:01 Attention safety nerds! It’s time to break out the bookmark, make space on the bookshelf, or dust off that Kindle. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve share some of their favorite safety-related (or safety-adjacent) books, as well as a number of excellent user-submitted recommendations. Whether you’re into behavioral psychology, history, or just a good safety manual there’s bound to be something to capture your interest. If you have suggestions for our next episode of recommended reading, drop us a line at podcast@eventsafetyalliance.org. Attention safety nerds! It’s time to break out the bookmark, make space on the bookshelf, or dust off that Kindle. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve share some of their favorite safety-related (or safety-adjacent) books, as well as a number of excellent user-submitted recommendations. Whether you’re into behavioral psychology, history, or just a good safety manual there’s bound to be something to capture your interest. If you have suggestions for our next episode of recommended reading, drop us a line at podcast@eventsafetyalliance.org. false full 43 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6111b6277ca89c0e761cf3b7 Episode 43: It Was Fun While It Lasted A lot can change in a few short months. With the Delta variant surging and many jurisdictions reinstituting COVID-19 restrictions, Danielle and Steve check in with Morgan Deane (New York Independent Venues Association, Lasher Louis Productions) and Erica Fee (Rochester Fringe Festival) for a look at how they’re adjusting operations to account for our new (old) reality. Discussion includes New York City’s new vaccination requirement for live event venues, mask mandates, managing artists and vendors traveling in from COVID hot spots, accommodating young attendees and those who cannot be vaccinated, and more.

Show Notes:

Corsi-Rosenthal Cube (Build Your Own!)

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:08:39 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-43-it-was-fun-while-it-lasted-kHDeEdN0 A lot can change in a few short months. With the Delta variant surging and many jurisdictions reinstituting COVID-19 restrictions, Danielle and Steve check in with Morgan Deane (New York Independent Venues Association, Lasher Louis Productions) and Erica Fee (Rochester Fringe Festival) for a look at how they’re adjusting operations to account for our new (old) reality. Discussion includes New York City’s new vaccination requirement for live event venues, mask mandates, managing artists and vendors traveling in from COVID hot spots, accommodating young attendees and those who cannot be vaccinated, and more.

Show Notes:

Corsi-Rosenthal Cube (Build Your Own!)

]]> Episode 43: It Was Fun While It Lasted Event Safety Alliance 00:50:07 A lot can change in a few short months. With the Delta variant surging and many jurisdictions reinstituting COVID-19 restrictions, Danielle and Steve check in with Morgan Deane (New York Independent Venues Association, Lasher Louis Productions) and Erica Fee (Rochester Fringe Festival) for a look at how they’re adjusting operations to account for our new (old) reality. Discussion includes New York City’s new vaccination requirement for live event venues, mask mandates, managing artists and vendors traveling in from COVID hot spots, accommodating young attendees and those who cannot be vaccinated, and more. A lot can change in a few short months. With the Delta variant surging and many jurisdictions reinstituting COVID-19 restrictions, Danielle and Steve check in with Morgan Deane (New York Independent Venues Association, Lasher Louis Productions) and Erica Fee (Rochester Fringe Festival) for a look at how they’re adjusting operations to account for our new (old) reality. Discussion includes New York City’s new vaccination requirement for live event venues, mask mandates, managing artists and vendors traveling in from COVID hot spots, accommodating young attendees and those who cannot be vaccinated, and more. false full 42 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6101b6f99a31cb4620769564 Episode 42: Crowds, Conflict, & COVID...ESA’s Road Trip to Nashville After more than a year without events, being back to ‘normal’ can feel a little bit.. abnormal. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve share their thoughts on ESA’s first in-person appearance since Winter 2020 as part of Summer NAMM in Nashville. They discuss what it was like being in a full-capacity, largely unmasked environment after more than a year, the challenges of navigating regional differences in attitudes towards COVID-19, and recap a rare but instructive disagreement that arose during their presentation over the way people typically respond to emergency situations.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:37:44 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-42-crowds-conflict-covid-esas-road-trip-to-nashville-dxG2EZ_i After more than a year without events, being back to ‘normal’ can feel a little bit.. abnormal. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve share their thoughts on ESA’s first in-person appearance since Winter 2020 as part of Summer NAMM in Nashville. They discuss what it was like being in a full-capacity, largely unmasked environment after more than a year, the challenges of navigating regional differences in attitudes towards COVID-19, and recap a rare but instructive disagreement that arose during their presentation over the way people typically respond to emergency situations.

]]> Episode 42: Crowds, Conflict, & COVID...ESA’s Road Trip to Nashville Event Safety Alliance 00:35:36 After more than a year without events, being back to ‘normal’ can feel a little bit.. abnormal. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve share their thoughts on ESA’s first in-person appearance since Winter 2020 as part of Summer NAMM in Nashville. They discuss what it was like being in a full-capacity, largely unmasked environment after more than a year, the challenges of navigating regional differences in attitudes towards COVID-19, and recap a rare but instructive disagreement that arose during their presentation over the way people typically respond to emergency situations. After more than a year without events, being back to ‘normal’ can feel a little bit.. abnormal. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve share their thoughts on ESA’s first in-person appearance since Winter 2020 as part of Summer NAMM in Nashville. They discuss what it was like being in a full-capacity, largely unmasked environment after more than a year, the challenges of navigating regional differences in attitudes towards COVID-19, and recap a rare but instructive disagreement that arose during their presentation over the way people typically respond to emergency situations. false full 41 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:60f5ee266c3fd3228b2a0cdd Episode 41: Insurance and the Return to Work In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive into the often complicated world of insurance with Scott Carroll (Take1 Insurance), David Cloward (Hub Entertainment), Susan McGuirl (Hub Entertainment) and Peter Tempkins (Hub Entertainment). They explore why insurance is important, what coverage event professionals should carry, why one’s classification as a contractor vs. and employee matters, what the insurance industry landscape looks like post-COVID, and more.

Show Notes:

Event Safety Access Training

ESA Crew Cover

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:52:40 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-41-insurance-and-the-return-to-work-jZM5wKfW In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive into the often complicated world of insurance with Scott Carroll (Take1 Insurance), David Cloward (Hub Entertainment), Susan McGuirl (Hub Entertainment) and Peter Tempkins (Hub Entertainment). They explore why insurance is important, what coverage event professionals should carry, why one’s classification as a contractor vs. and employee matters, what the insurance industry landscape looks like post-COVID, and more.

Show Notes:

Event Safety Access Training

ESA Crew Cover

]]> Episode 41: Insurance and the Return to Work Event Safety Alliance 00:58:27 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive into the often complicated world of insurance with Scott Carroll (Take1 Insurance), David Cloward (Hub Entertainment), Susan McGuirl (Hub Entertainment) and Peter Tempkins (Hub Entertainment). They explore why insurance is important, what coverage event professionals should carry, why one’s classification as a contractor vs. and employee matters, what the insurance industry landscape looks like post-COVID, and more. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast we dive into the often complicated world of insurance with Scott Carroll (Take1 Insurance), David Cloward (Hub Entertainment), Susan McGuirl (Hub Entertainment) and Peter Tempkins (Hub Entertainment). They explore why insurance is important, what coverage event professionals should carry, why one’s classification as a contractor vs. and employee matters, what the insurance industry landscape looks like post-COVID, and more. false full 40 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:60d0c1b16d08eb65fb436ea6 Episode 40: Mental Health First Aid Training As many of us return to work, we do so with a measure of uncertainty, and in some cases a great level of concern. Rarely has mental health been more at the forefront for our workforce. Looking out for yourself & those around you is now possibly your most important skill. In this episode of the The Event Safety Podcast, ESA President Jim Digby discusses Mental Health First Aid training with Production Coordinator Debbie Taylor (Guns & Roses/Rolling Stones) and Consultant/MHFA Instructor Bryan Huneycutt (Huneybadger Entertainment). They explore why this training is so important to our industry, program objectives, how it has helped them in their professional and personal lives, and more.

ESA is partnering with Behind the Scenes charity to deliver Mental Health First Aid training this July in Nashville. More information and registration link can be found in the show notes.

SHOW NOTES:

Mental Health First Aid Training (Summer NAMM, July 14)

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:49:41 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-40-mental-health-first-aid-training-NOx4Nacp As many of us return to work, we do so with a measure of uncertainty, and in some cases a great level of concern. Rarely has mental health been more at the forefront for our workforce. Looking out for yourself & those around you is now possibly your most important skill. In this episode of the The Event Safety Podcast, ESA President Jim Digby discusses Mental Health First Aid training with Production Coordinator Debbie Taylor (Guns & Roses/Rolling Stones) and Consultant/MHFA Instructor Bryan Huneycutt (Huneybadger Entertainment). They explore why this training is so important to our industry, program objectives, how it has helped them in their professional and personal lives, and more.

ESA is partnering with Behind the Scenes charity to deliver Mental Health First Aid training this July in Nashville. More information and registration link can be found in the show notes.

SHOW NOTES:

Mental Health First Aid Training (Summer NAMM, July 14)

]]> Episode 40: Mental Health First Aid Training Event Safety Alliance 01:03:10 As many of us return to work, we do so with a measure of uncertainty, and in some cases a great level of concern. Rarely has mental health been more at the forefront for our workforce. Looking out for yourself & those around you is now possibly your most important skill. In this episode of the The Event Safety Podcast, ESA President Jim Digby discusses Mental Health First Aid training with Production Coordinator Debbie Taylor (Guns & Roses/Rolling Stones) and Consultant/MHFA Instructor Bryan Huneycutt (Huneybadger Entertainment). They explore why this training is so important to our industry, program objectives, how it has helped them in their professional and personal lives, and more. ESA is partnering with Behind the Scenes charity to deliver Mental Health First Aid training this July in Nashville. More information and registration link can be found in the show notes. As many of us return to work, we do so with a measure of uncertainty, and in some cases a great level of concern. Rarely has mental health been more at the forefront for our workforce. Looking out for yourself & those around you is now possibly your most important skill. In this episode of the The Event Safety Podcast, ESA President Jim Digby discusses Mental Health First Aid training with Production Coordinator Debbie Taylor (Guns & Roses/Rolling Stones) and Consultant/MHFA Instructor Bryan Huneycutt (Huneybadger Entertainment). They explore why this training is so important to our industry, program objectives, how it has helped them in their professional and personal lives, and more. ESA is partnering with Behind the Scenes charity to deliver Mental Health First Aid training this July in Nashville. More information and registration link can be found in the show notes. false full 39 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:60c978da903696328c2000f0 Episode 39: Health Safety & the Law Can you require your employees to be vaccinated? Can you ask your guests to show proof of vaccination before entry? Can you legally eject patrons for disregarding your event’s mask mandate? And what the heck does HIPAA stand for, anyway?! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Steve Adelman puts on his attorney cap and provides a legal perspective on these and other timely COVID-related “controversies” currently facing event operators.

]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:07:16 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-39-health-safety-the-law-Szu7cU_E Can you require your employees to be vaccinated? Can you ask your guests to show proof of vaccination before entry? Can you legally eject patrons for disregarding your event’s mask mandate? And what the heck does HIPAA stand for, anyway?! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Steve Adelman puts on his attorney cap and provides a legal perspective on these and other timely COVID-related “controversies” currently facing event operators.

]]> Episode 39: Health Safety & the Law Event Safety Alliance 00:38:33 Can you require your employees to be vaccinated? Can you ask your guests to show proof of vaccination before entry? Can you legally eject patrons for disregarding your event’s mask mandate? And what the heck does HIPAA stand for, anyway?! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Steve Adelman puts on his attorney cap and provides a legal perspective on these and other timely COVID-related “controversies” currently facing event operators. Can you require your employees to be vaccinated? Can you ask your guests to show proof of vaccination before entry? Can you legally eject patrons for disregarding your event’s mask mandate? And what the heck does HIPAA stand for, anyway?! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Steve Adelman puts on his attorney cap and provides a legal perspective on these and other timely COVID-related “controversies” currently facing event operators. false full 38 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:60b7c9dcd4be56260dd613a4 Episode 38: Reopening New York One year after experiencing one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States, New York’s live event industry is on the road to recovery. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we take a ground-level look at reopening with two New York-based professionals, Christine Jones (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) and Erica Fee (Rochester Fringe Festival). We discuss how recent changes to CDC and state guidelines have affected their reopening plans, enforcement challenges, vaccination requirements, and more. There’s much to learn from their experience, regardless of where in the world you’re based.

Links:

ESA Face Coverings

]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2021 22:37:10 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-38-reopening-new-york-OzKZkqdf One year after experiencing one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States, New York’s live event industry is on the road to recovery. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we take a ground-level look at reopening with two New York-based professionals, Christine Jones (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) and Erica Fee (Rochester Fringe Festival). We discuss how recent changes to CDC and state guidelines have affected their reopening plans, enforcement challenges, vaccination requirements, and more. There’s much to learn from their experience, regardless of where in the world you’re based.

Links:

ESA Face Coverings

]]> Episode 38: Reopening New York Event Safety Alliance 00:47:11 One year after experiencing one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States, New York’s live event industry is on the road to recovery. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we take a ground-level look at reopening with two New York-based professionals, Christine Jones (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) and Erica Fee (Rochester Fringe Festival). We discuss how recent changes to CDC and state guidelines have affected their reopening plans, enforcement challenges, vaccination requirements, and more. There’s much to learn from their experience, regardless of where in the world you’re based. One year after experiencing one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States, New York’s live event industry is on the road to recovery. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we take a ground-level look at reopening with two New York-based professionals, Christine Jones (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) and Erica Fee (Rochester Fringe Festival). We discuss how recent changes to CDC and state guidelines have affected their reopening plans, enforcement challenges, vaccination requirements, and more. There’s much to learn from their experience, regardless of where in the world you’re based. false full 37 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:609d6274aa02ac0562dc62ef Episode 37: No More 10 out of 12s In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we recap a conversation Danielle and special co-host Kristi Ross-Clausen had with Tony Award-winning sound designer Jessica Paz about the “No More 10 out of 12s” campaign, and how this working model negatively impacts safety, productivity, mental/physical health, and overall quality of life. While the movement originated in the theatre world, the issues discussed will seem all too familiar to those working any type of live event.

Links:

No More 10 out of 12s

ESA Face Coverings

Jessica Paz Biography

]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 18:33:41 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-37-no-more-10-out-of-12s-IGfFIxnm In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we recap a conversation Danielle and special co-host Kristi Ross-Clausen had with Tony Award-winning sound designer Jessica Paz about the “No More 10 out of 12s” campaign, and how this working model negatively impacts safety, productivity, mental/physical health, and overall quality of life. While the movement originated in the theatre world, the issues discussed will seem all too familiar to those working any type of live event.

Links:

No More 10 out of 12s

ESA Face Coverings

Jessica Paz Biography

]]> Episode 37: No More 10 out of 12s Event Safety Alliance 00:39:43 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we recap a conversation Danielle and special co-host Kristi Ross-Clausen had with Tony Award-winning sound designer Jessica Paz about the “No More 10 out of 12s” campaign, and how this working model negatively impacts safety, productivity, mental/physical health, and overall quality of life. While the movement originated in the theatre world, the issues discussed will seem all too familiar to those working any type of live event. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we recap a conversation Danielle and special co-host Kristi Ross-Clausen had with Tony Award-winning sound designer Jessica Paz about the “No More 10 out of 12s” campaign, and how this working model negatively impacts safety, productivity, mental/physical health, and overall quality of life. While the movement originated in the theatre world, the issues discussed will seem all too familiar to those working any type of live event. false full 36 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6086dd1ac4232e5cef55b656 Episode 36: Emotional Safety In this special episode of the The Event Safety Podcast, ESA President Jim Digby is joined by Meegan Holmes (Global Sales Manager, 8th Day Sound) and R. Christopher Maxwell (Vice President of Production Artists, Black Theatre Caucus) for a dialog on emotional safety in the workplace. They explore the direct connection between representation and safety, unrecognized behaviors that can negatively impact communication, what leaders can do to create a more open and inclusive environment for all, and more. This is an under discussed and often challenging topic, but one that is crucial to the safety and vitality of our industry.

Produced in collaboration with our friends at the Black Theatre Caucus and Show Makers.

Links:

Black Theater Caucus

Eighth Day Sound

Showmakers


]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:41:50 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-emotional-safety-G_gc6M3r In this special episode of the The Event Safety Podcast, ESA President Jim Digby is joined by Meegan Holmes (Global Sales Manager, 8th Day Sound) and R. Christopher Maxwell (Vice President of Production Artists, Black Theatre Caucus) for a dialog on emotional safety in the workplace. They explore the direct connection between representation and safety, unrecognized behaviors that can negatively impact communication, what leaders can do to create a more open and inclusive environment for all, and more. This is an under discussed and often challenging topic, but one that is crucial to the safety and vitality of our industry.

Produced in collaboration with our friends at the Black Theatre Caucus and Show Makers.

Links:

Black Theater Caucus

Eighth Day Sound

Showmakers


]]> Episode 36: Emotional Safety Event Safety Alliance 01:06:45 In this special episode of the The Event Safety Podcast, ESA President Jim Digby is joined by Meegan Holmes (Global Sales Manager, 8th Day Sound) and R. Christopher Maxwell (Vice President of Production Artists, Black Theatre Caucus) for a dialog on emotional safety in the workplace. They explore the direct connection between representation and safety, unrecognized behaviors that can negatively impact communication, what leaders can do to create a more open and inclusive environment for all, and more. This is an under discussed and often challenging topic, but one that is crucial to the safety and vitality of our industry.   Produced in collaboration with our friends at the Black Theatre Caucus and Show Makers. In this special episode of the The Event Safety Podcast, ESA President Jim Digby is joined by Meegan Holmes (Global Sales Manager, 8th Day Sound) and R. Christopher Maxwell (Vice President of Production Artists, Black Theatre Caucus) for a dialog on emotional safety in the workplace. They explore the direct connection between representation and safety, unrecognized behaviors that can negatively impact communication, what leaders can do to create a more open and inclusive environment for all, and more. This is an under discussed and often challenging topic, but one that is crucial to the safety and vitality of our industry.   Produced in collaboration with our friends at the Black Theatre Caucus and Show Makers. false full 35 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6067a0040392d57c464083db Episode 35: COVID-19 Compliance with Safe Haus Group In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Greg Guzzetta and Patty Padilla of Safe Haus Group about their venture and experience managing COVID-19 compliance for one of the highest profile events in recent memory, the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.

Links:

Safe Haus Group Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook

]]> Tue, 6 Apr 2021 23:13:54 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-covid-19-compliance-with-safe-haus-group-ijcb0ggW In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Greg Guzzetta and Patty Padilla of Safe Haus Group about their venture and experience managing COVID-19 compliance for one of the highest profile events in recent memory, the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.

Links:

Safe Haus Group Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook

]]> Episode 35: COVID-19 Compliance with Safe Haus Group Event Safety Alliance 00:48:26 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Greg Guzzetta and Patty Padilla of Safe Haus Group about their venture and experience managing COVID-19 compliance for one of the highest profile events in recent memory, the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Greg Guzzetta and Patty Padilla of Safe Haus Group about their venture and experience managing COVID-19 compliance for one of the highest profile events in recent memory, the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. false full 34 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:6057b2c165de7848dbadac31 Episode 34: Entertainment Electrics In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we talk electrical safety with author, ETCP-recognized instructor, and self-described "lighting guy" Richard Cadena. Join us as we discuss common electrical hazards in the entertainment space, why bypassing or altering equipment is a recipe for disaster, a few must-have tools for your safety toolkit, and the upcoming release of Richard's latest book.

Links:

Academy of Production Technology

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician: A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production (3rd Edition)

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:37:07 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-entertainment-electrics-Hj6OUcDt In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we talk electrical safety with author, ETCP-recognized instructor, and self-described "lighting guy" Richard Cadena. Join us as we discuss common electrical hazards in the entertainment space, why bypassing or altering equipment is a recipe for disaster, a few must-have tools for your safety toolkit, and the upcoming release of Richard's latest book.

Links:

Academy of Production Technology

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician: A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production (3rd Edition)

]]> Episode 34: Entertainment Electrics Event Safety Alliance 00:42:43 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we talk electrical safety with author, ETCP-recognized instructor, and self-described "lighting guy" Richard Cadena. Join us as we discuss common electrical hazards in the entertainment space, why bypassing or altering equipment is a recipe for disaster, a few must-have tools for your safety toolkit, and the upcoming release of Richard's latest book. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we talk electrical safety with author, ETCP-recognized instructor, and self-described "lighting guy" Richard Cadena. Join us as we discuss common electrical hazards in the entertainment space, why bypassing or altering equipment is a recipe for disaster, a few must-have tools for your safety toolkit, and the upcoming release of Richard's latest book. false full 33 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:602b00d62ccd3c4adb8f4651 Episode 33: Bringing Counterweight Rigging Systems Back Online With theaters reopening in many parts of the country, we take a look at bringing your counterweight rigging systems back online with Ethan Gilson of Entertainment Rigging Services. Topics include the inspection process, failure points to focus on, regaining your muscle memory after an extended shutdown, and more.

LINKS:

Entertainment Rigging Services

Shackles, Burlap, and Lies (Podcast)

]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2021 18:58:07 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-bringing-counterweight-rigging-systems-back-online-YCZP6Yj6 With theaters reopening in many parts of the country, we take a look at bringing your counterweight rigging systems back online with Ethan Gilson of Entertainment Rigging Services. Topics include the inspection process, failure points to focus on, regaining your muscle memory after an extended shutdown, and more.

LINKS:

Entertainment Rigging Services

Shackles, Burlap, and Lies (Podcast)

]]> Episode 33: Bringing Counterweight Rigging Systems Back Online Event Safety Alliance 00:51:25 With theaters reopening in many parts of the country, we take a look at bringing your counterweight rigging systems back online with Ethan Gilson of Entertainment Rigging Services. Topics include the inspection process, failure points to focus on, regaining your muscle memory after an extended shutdown, and more. With theaters reopening in many parts of the country, we take a look at bringing your counterweight rigging systems back online with Ethan Gilson of Entertainment Rigging Services. Topics include the inspection process, failure points to focus on, regaining your muscle memory after an extended shutdown, and more. false full 32 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:603447ebd8e50b04d55cd953 Episode 32: Diversify the Stage Show Notes:

Diversify the Stage

Diversity Panel Resource List

About Diversify the Stage:

Diversify The Stage was founded by Noelle Scaggs, co-lead vocalist of alt-pop band Fitz And The Tantrums, in the spring of 2020, with a focus on transforming the concert, events, and touring industries to increase more diverse representation.

The organization counts on the support of industry professionals and artists to collectively and actively build a culture of accountability that establishes more inclusive hiring practices and greater access to equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC); Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ); Female-identifying and Gender Nonconforming individuals.

In less than a year, Diversify The Stage has set forth long-term change by partnering with the Music Forward Foundation to create educational and mentorship programs followed by paid internship/apprenticeship placements, in addition to working with NeverFamous.com to create a technical solution to hiring qualified touring staff.

Diversify The Stage has gained support from the biggest players in the industry, including Live Nation, Live Nation Urban, WME, UTA Music, Azoff Company, Elektra and Atlantic Records, The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), The Event Safety Alliance, Roadies Of Color United, lighting collective EVEN Network, as well as, stage suppliers and designers Clair Global and TAIT.

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 04:58:43 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-diversify-the-stage-sn88VP1q Show Notes:

Diversify the Stage

Diversity Panel Resource List

About Diversify the Stage:

Diversify The Stage was founded by Noelle Scaggs, co-lead vocalist of alt-pop band Fitz And The Tantrums, in the spring of 2020, with a focus on transforming the concert, events, and touring industries to increase more diverse representation.

The organization counts on the support of industry professionals and artists to collectively and actively build a culture of accountability that establishes more inclusive hiring practices and greater access to equitable opportunities for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC); Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ); Female-identifying and Gender Nonconforming individuals.

In less than a year, Diversify The Stage has set forth long-term change by partnering with the Music Forward Foundation to create educational and mentorship programs followed by paid internship/apprenticeship placements, in addition to working with NeverFamous.com to create a technical solution to hiring qualified touring staff.

Diversify The Stage has gained support from the biggest players in the industry, including Live Nation, Live Nation Urban, WME, UTA Music, Azoff Company, Elektra and Atlantic Records, The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), The Event Safety Alliance, Roadies Of Color United, lighting collective EVEN Network, as well as, stage suppliers and designers Clair Global and TAIT.

]]> Episode 32: Diversify the Stage Event Safety Alliance 00:41:06 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and guest co-host Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services/Event Safety Alliance) chat with Noelle Scaggs of Diversify the Stage about their movement to create a more inclusive and equitable live events industry. Learn about the foundations of the organization, their advocacy work, masterclass and mentorship programs, and how you can get involved.  In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and guest co-host Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services/Event Safety Alliance) chat with Noelle Scaggs of Diversify the Stage about their movement to create a more inclusive and equitable live events industry. Learn about the foundations of the organization, their advocacy work, masterclass and mentorship programs, and how you can get involved.  false full 31 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:601882e4884a5c193d7677d4 Episode 31: Event Security Survey In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with University Instructor, Ph.D. Candidate, and event professional Dede Hamm on research she’s conducting into the beliefs of event security workers, and how you can participate in the project.

About This Research:

My name is Dede Hamm and I am a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University working on my dissertation about validating an event security workers belief scale. The study will be the first to identify the people working in event security as well as discover why they are motivated to do the job. We are looking for security workers 18 years or older to participate in the survey and hope you could share this email with members of your staff to help us to recruit participants. We also welcome you and your leadership team to participate as we are hoping to get anyone who works in event security to participate.

Participation is completely anonymous and any identifying information will be deleted before we analyze the results. Eligible participants who complete the survey can enter their name in a random drawing to win one of five $50 Amazon cards.

Would you be interested in helping? The survey should not take your staff more than 10 minutes to complete. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Dede Hamm, Ph.D. Candidate (principal researcher)
Joan Su, Ph.D. (supervising faculty)

Survey Link: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3HQefEM8ypM9RoV

]]> Tue, 2 Feb 2021 17:53:54 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-event-security-survey-1QwvbK5q In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with University Instructor, Ph.D. Candidate, and event professional Dede Hamm on research she’s conducting into the beliefs of event security workers, and how you can participate in the project.

About This Research:

My name is Dede Hamm and I am a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University working on my dissertation about validating an event security workers belief scale. The study will be the first to identify the people working in event security as well as discover why they are motivated to do the job. We are looking for security workers 18 years or older to participate in the survey and hope you could share this email with members of your staff to help us to recruit participants. We also welcome you and your leadership team to participate as we are hoping to get anyone who works in event security to participate.

Participation is completely anonymous and any identifying information will be deleted before we analyze the results. Eligible participants who complete the survey can enter their name in a random drawing to win one of five $50 Amazon cards.

Would you be interested in helping? The survey should not take your staff more than 10 minutes to complete. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Dede Hamm, Ph.D. Candidate (principal researcher)
Joan Su, Ph.D. (supervising faculty)

Survey Link: https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3HQefEM8ypM9RoV

]]> Episode 31: Event Security Survey Event Safety Alliance 00:18:37 In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with University Instructor, Ph.D. Candidate, and event professional Dede Hamm on research she’s conducting into the beliefs of event security workers, and how you can participate in the project. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with University Instructor, Ph.D. Candidate, and event professional Dede Hamm on research she’s conducting into the beliefs of event security workers, and how you can participate in the project. false full 30 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:600f968e4902de5bcdac434e Episode 30: Care and Feeding of Your Rigging Equipment What steps should you take when putting gear back into service after long periods of disuse? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Elmer Veith of Reliable Design Services about the care and feeding of your rigging equipment. Discussion includes relevant ANSI standards, inspection of hoists & truss, questions to ask your vendor when renting equipment, and more.

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:58:39 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-care-and-feeding-of-your-rigging-equipment-If9Iw8Lg What steps should you take when putting gear back into service after long periods of disuse? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Elmer Veith of Reliable Design Services about the care and feeding of your rigging equipment. Discussion includes relevant ANSI standards, inspection of hoists & truss, questions to ask your vendor when renting equipment, and more.

]]> Episode 30: Care and Feeding of Your Rigging Equipment Event Safety Alliance 01:09:08 What steps should you take when putting gear back into service after long periods of disuse? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Elmer Veith of Reliable Design Services about the care and feeding of your rigging equipment. Discussion includes relevant ANSI standards, inspection of hoists & truss, questions to ask your vendor when renting equipment, and more. What steps should you take when putting gear back into service after long periods of disuse? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Elmer Veith of Reliable Design Services about the care and feeding of your rigging equipment. Discussion includes relevant ANSI standards, inspection of hoists & truss, questions to ask your vendor when renting equipment, and more. false full 29 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5ffe12b8e17a2413aa420550 Episode 29: Crowd Lessons from the Capitol Hill Unrest In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we take a (non-political) look at some important crowd-related lessons event professionals can glean from the unrest at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Topics include the difference between crowd management and crowd control, the importance of intelligence gathering, timely evacuation, leading vs pushing a crowd, security’s engagement with the audience, and more.

Show Notes:

National Network of Fusion Centers Fact Sheet (DHS.gov)

Capitol police officer praised as hero for diverting mob from Senate chamber (NBC News)


]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:45:13 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-crowd-lessons-from-the-capitol-hill-unrest-c93UuaQH In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we take a (non-political) look at some important crowd-related lessons event professionals can glean from the unrest at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Topics include the difference between crowd management and crowd control, the importance of intelligence gathering, timely evacuation, leading vs pushing a crowd, security’s engagement with the audience, and more.

Show Notes:

National Network of Fusion Centers Fact Sheet (DHS.gov)

Capitol police officer praised as hero for diverting mob from Senate chamber (NBC News)


]]> Episode 29: Crowd Lessons from the Capitol Hill Unrest Event Safety Alliance 00:55:29 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we take a (non-political) look at some important crowd-related lessons event professionals can glean from the unrest at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Topics include the difference between crowd management and crowd control, the importance of intelligence gathering, timely evacuation, leading vs pushing a crowd, security’s engagement with the audience, and more. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we take a (non-political) look at some important crowd-related lessons event professionals can glean from the unrest at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Topics include the difference between crowd management and crowd control, the importance of intelligence gathering, timely evacuation, leading vs pushing a crowd, security’s engagement with the audience, and more. false full 28 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5fbc38a5f423ab6e7cf68842 Episode 28: Theatrical Systems Integration & Installation While the pandemic has brought most event production to a halt, theatrical integrators and installers continue to work regularly. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Chris Barbee (Bandit Lites) and Brian Phillips (Productions Unlimited, Inc) about how the recent pandemic has affected their operations, how safety impacts design and integration, and what challenges and opportunities production professionals should expect when moving into this side of the industry.

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:04:07 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-theatrical-systems-integration-installation-Z8PiiFFq While the pandemic has brought most event production to a halt, theatrical integrators and installers continue to work regularly. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Chris Barbee (Bandit Lites) and Brian Phillips (Productions Unlimited, Inc) about how the recent pandemic has affected their operations, how safety impacts design and integration, and what challenges and opportunities production professionals should expect when moving into this side of the industry.

]]> Episode 28: Theatrical Systems Integration & Installation Event Safety Alliance 00:42:51 While the pandemic has brought most event production to a halt, theatrical integrators and installers continue to work regularly. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Chris Barbee (Bandit Lites) and Brian Phillips (Productions Unlimited, Inc) about how the recent pandemic has affected their operations, how safety impacts design and integration, and what challenges and opportunities production professionals should expect when moving into this side of the industry. While the pandemic has brought most event production to a halt, theatrical integrators and installers continue to work regularly. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve chat with Chris Barbee (Bandit Lites) and Brian Phillips (Productions Unlimited, Inc) about how the recent pandemic has affected their operations, how safety impacts design and integration, and what challenges and opportunities production professionals should expect when moving into this side of the industry. false full 27 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5f8f1a9fcaf2c32eff48afce Episode 27: Mental Health Awareness In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve discuss stress and mental health awareness within our industry with Lori Rubinstein (Behind the Scenes Charity) and Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance). Areas of conversation include how to recognize when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, available resources, and how you can help yourself and others get through these trying times.

Note: This episode does contain discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.

Links:

Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:15:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-mental-health-awareness-MfwU_0p5 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve discuss stress and mental health awareness within our industry with Lori Rubinstein (Behind the Scenes Charity) and Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance). Areas of conversation include how to recognize when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, available resources, and how you can help yourself and others get through these trying times.

Note: This episode does contain discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.

Links:

Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative

]]> Episode 27: Mental Health Awareness Event Safety Alliance 00:42:36 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve discuss stress and mental health awareness within our industry with Lori Rubinstein (Behind the Scenes Charity) and Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance). Areas of conversation include how to recognize when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, available resources, and how you can help yourself and others get through these trying times. Note: This episode does contain discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve discuss stress and mental health awareness within our industry with Lori Rubinstein (Behind the Scenes Charity) and Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance). Areas of conversation include how to recognize when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, available resources, and how you can help yourself and others get through these trying times. Note: This episode does contain discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line. false full 26 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5f83aac8d924112b83b24cb4 Episode 26: Safety Origin Stories Continued In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, continue our series on safety origin stories, featuring contributions from three new additions to the ESA Board of Directors - Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services), Tami Richter (SXSW), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). We also give an early preview of what to expect with the 2020 “Virtual” Event Safety Summit and how you can get in on the action.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:52:35 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-safety-origin-stories-continued-mkArJjfY In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, continue our series on safety origin stories, featuring contributions from three new additions to the ESA Board of Directors - Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services), Tami Richter (SXSW), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). We also give an early preview of what to expect with the 2020 “Virtual” Event Safety Summit and how you can get in on the action.

]]> Episode 26: Safety Origin Stories Continued Event Safety Alliance 00:49:55 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, continue our series on safety origin stories, featuring contributions from three new additions to the ESA Board of Directors - Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services), Tami Richter (SXSW), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). We also give an early preview of what to expect with the 2020 “Virtual” Event Safety Summit and how you can get in on the action. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, continue our series on safety origin stories, featuring contributions from three new additions to the ESA Board of Directors - Boxer Hardison (Bigger Hammer Production Services), Tami Richter (SXSW), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). We also give an early preview of what to expect with the 2020 “Virtual” Event Safety Summit and how you can get in on the action. false full 25 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5f5fcdd26aa1ea68ae009153 Episode 25: Weather Planning During the Pandemic In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome back University of Oklahoma Meteorologist and Certified Emergency Manager Dr. Kevin Kloesel for a discussion on severe weather planning during the pandemic. They explore considerations when deciding to move an “indoor” event outdoors, the importance of reexamining your sheltering capabilities, new challenges with evacuation and restoration, and more.

Brought to you by DTN WeatherOps

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:58:01 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-weather-planning-during-the-pandemic-nTohwHZA In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome back University of Oklahoma Meteorologist and Certified Emergency Manager Dr. Kevin Kloesel for a discussion on severe weather planning during the pandemic. They explore considerations when deciding to move an “indoor” event outdoors, the importance of reexamining your sheltering capabilities, new challenges with evacuation and restoration, and more.

Brought to you by DTN WeatherOps

]]> Episode 25: Weather Planning During the Pandemic Event Safety Alliance 00:49:06 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome back University of Oklahoma Meteorologist and Certified Emergency Manager Dr. Kevin Kloesel for a discussion on severe weather planning during the pandemic. They explore considerations when deciding to move an “indoor” event outdoors, the importance of reexamining your sheltering capabilities, new challenges with evacuation and restoration, and more.  Brought to you by DTN WeatherOps In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve welcome back University of Oklahoma Meteorologist and Certified Emergency Manager Dr. Kevin Kloesel for a discussion on severe weather planning during the pandemic. They explore considerations when deciding to move an “indoor” event outdoors, the importance of reexamining your sheltering capabilities, new challenges with evacuation and restoration, and more.  Brought to you by DTN WeatherOps false full 24 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5f3a9359ae6b4361045c192d Episode 24: Safety in Education New week, new episode of the Event Safety Podcast! In celebration of back to school season (at least during normal times), Steve and Danielle chat with stage manager, author, safety consultant, and all-around amazing human Kristi Ross-Clausen about bringing safety education to performing arts programs, including elementary schools, high schools, and colleges. Kristi is a walking encyclopedia of resources, so you’ll definitely want to catch this episode.

SHOW NOTES:

USITT Rigging Inspection Grant Program

USITT BACKstage test for High School Students:

National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) Courses

NFHS Aerosol Study

Crowd Management ANSI Standard

Event Safety Podcast Episode 14: Counterweight Rigging Systems

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:25:23 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-safety-in-education-2ZX8BEak New week, new episode of the Event Safety Podcast! In celebration of back to school season (at least during normal times), Steve and Danielle chat with stage manager, author, safety consultant, and all-around amazing human Kristi Ross-Clausen about bringing safety education to performing arts programs, including elementary schools, high schools, and colleges. Kristi is a walking encyclopedia of resources, so you’ll definitely want to catch this episode.

SHOW NOTES:

USITT Rigging Inspection Grant Program

USITT BACKstage test for High School Students:

National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) Courses

NFHS Aerosol Study

Crowd Management ANSI Standard

Event Safety Podcast Episode 14: Counterweight Rigging Systems

]]> Episode 24: Safety in Education Event Safety Alliance 00:36:08 New week, new episode of the Event Safety Podcast! In celebration of back to school season (at least during normal times), Steve and Danielle chat with stage manager, author, safety consultant, and all-around amazing human Kristi Ross-Clausen about bringing safety education to performing arts programs, including elementary schools, high schools, and colleges. Kristi is a walking encyclopedia of resources, so you’ll definitely want to catch this episode. New week, new episode of the Event Safety Podcast! In celebration of back to school season (at least during normal times), Steve and Danielle chat with stage manager, author, safety consultant, and all-around amazing human Kristi Ross-Clausen about bringing safety education to performing arts programs, including elementary schools, high schools, and colleges. Kristi is a walking encyclopedia of resources, so you’ll definitely want to catch this episode. false full 23 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5f282365acbc6f5e2a36a642 Episode 23: ANSI Crowd Management Standard It’s finally here! In this episode, Gentian Event’s Eric Stuart joins Danielle and Steve for a discussion on the newly released ANSI ES1.9 - 2020 Crowd Management Standard. Learn the genesis of the standard, the development process, core components, how it should be utilized, and more.

]]> Mon, 3 Aug 2020 16:56:20 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-ansi-crowd-management-standard-_g4b_l_5 It’s finally here! In this episode, Gentian Event’s Eric Stuart joins Danielle and Steve for a discussion on the newly released ANSI ES1.9 - 2020 Crowd Management Standard. Learn the genesis of the standard, the development process, core components, how it should be utilized, and more.

]]> Episode 23: ANSI Crowd Management Standard Event Safety Alliance 00:35:18 It’s finally here! In this episode, Gentian Event’s Eric Stuart joins Danielle and Steve for a discussion on the newly released ANSI ES1.9 - 2020 Crowd Management Standard. Learn the genesis of the standard, the development process, core components, how it should be utilized, and more. It’s finally here! In this episode, Gentian Event’s Eric Stuart joins Danielle and Steve for a discussion on the newly released ANSI ES1.9 - 2020 Crowd Management Standard. Learn the genesis of the standard, the development process, core components, how it should be utilized, and more. false full 22 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5f15a8a85b573a26979752cd Episode 22: The State of the Pyrotechnics Industry With most concerts and public fireworks displays on hold during COVID-19, the professional pyrotechnics industry is facing one of the most challenging times in its history. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve explore the current state of pyro with Julie Heckman (American Pyrotechnics Association), Brian Panther (Pyrotek Special Effects), and Jim Souza (Pyro Spectaculars).

NOTES:

American Pyrotechnics Association

Pyrotek Special Effects

Pyro Spectaculars

Fireworks Industry Relief Petition

Behind The Scenes Charity Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Initiative

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:04:06 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-the-state-of-the-pyrotechnics-industry-RaWVMlPh With most concerts and public fireworks displays on hold during COVID-19, the professional pyrotechnics industry is facing one of the most challenging times in its history. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve explore the current state of pyro with Julie Heckman (American Pyrotechnics Association), Brian Panther (Pyrotek Special Effects), and Jim Souza (Pyro Spectaculars).

NOTES:

American Pyrotechnics Association

Pyrotek Special Effects

Pyro Spectaculars

Fireworks Industry Relief Petition

Behind The Scenes Charity Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Initiative

]]> Episode 22: The State of the Pyrotechnics Industry Event Safety Alliance 00:42:08 With most concerts and public fireworks displays on hold during COVID-19, the professional pyrotechnics industry is facing one of the most challenging times in its history. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve explore the current state of pyro with Julie Heckman (American Pyrotechnics Association), Brian Panther (Pyrotek Special Effects), and Jim Souza (Pyro Spectaculars). With most concerts and public fireworks displays on hold during COVID-19, the professional pyrotechnics industry is facing one of the most challenging times in its history. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and Steve explore the current state of pyro with Julie Heckman (American Pyrotechnics Association), Brian Panther (Pyrotek Special Effects), and Jim Souza (Pyro Spectaculars). false full 21 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5f073fe73d34b45ed4766384 Episode 21: Learning, Resources, and Being a Verb What do MacGyver, Buckminster Fuller, and Apollo 13 have in common? They all make an appearance in the latest episode of the Event Safety Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and Steve welcome back Certified Safety Professional Ken Keberle for a chat about learning, training, and resources for improving your safety knowledge.

Notes:

The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - And Why (Amanda Ripley)

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right (Atul Gawande)

Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert (John Barylick)

Defining the Wind: The Beaufort Scale and How a 19th-Century Admiral Turned Science into Poetry (Scott Huler)

I Seem to Be a Verb: Environment and Man's Future (Buckminster Fuller)

]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 16:31:07 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-learning-resources-and-being-a-verb-PZhzCJM7 What do MacGyver, Buckminster Fuller, and Apollo 13 have in common? They all make an appearance in the latest episode of the Event Safety Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and Steve welcome back Certified Safety Professional Ken Keberle for a chat about learning, training, and resources for improving your safety knowledge.

Notes:

The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - And Why (Amanda Ripley)

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right (Atul Gawande)

Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert (John Barylick)

Defining the Wind: The Beaufort Scale and How a 19th-Century Admiral Turned Science into Poetry (Scott Huler)

I Seem to Be a Verb: Environment and Man's Future (Buckminster Fuller)

]]> Episode 21: Learning, Resources, and Being a Verb Event Safety Alliance 00:42:48 What do MacGyver, Buckminster Fuller, and Apollo 13 have in common? They all make an appearance in the latest episode of the Event Safety Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and Steve welcome back Certified Safety Professional Ken Keberle for a chat about learning, training, and resources for improving your safety knowledge. What do MacGyver, Buckminster Fuller, and Apollo 13 have in common? They all make an appearance in the latest episode of the Event Safety Podcast. In this episode, Danielle and Steve welcome back Certified Safety Professional Ken Keberle for a chat about learning, training, and resources for improving your safety knowledge. false full 20 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5ef198805d6e1015f5aaab7c Episode 20: ANSI Standards What is an ANSI Standard? How are they created? Why are they vital to the safety of our industry? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we pose these questions and more to ESTA Executive Director Erin Grabe and Assistant Technical Standards Manager Richard Nix. Additionally, hosts Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman kick things off with an attempt to capture the zeitgeist of the current COVID-19 and socio-political reality and how it affects our industry’s reopening.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:09:21 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-ansi-standards-HYm__BPM What is an ANSI Standard? How are they created? Why are they vital to the safety of our industry? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we pose these questions and more to ESTA Executive Director Erin Grabe and Assistant Technical Standards Manager Richard Nix. Additionally, hosts Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman kick things off with an attempt to capture the zeitgeist of the current COVID-19 and socio-political reality and how it affects our industry’s reopening.

]]> Episode 20: ANSI Standards Event Safety Alliance 01:02:18 What is an ANSI Standard? How are they created? Why are they vital to the safety of our industry? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we pose these questions and more to ESTA Executive Director Erin Grabe and Assistant Technical Standards Manager Richard Nix. Additionally, hosts Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman kick things off with an attempt to capture the zeitgeist of the current COVID-19 and socio-political reality and how it affects our industry’s reopening. What is an ANSI Standard? How are they created? Why are they vital to the safety of our industry? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we pose these questions and more to ESTA Executive Director Erin Grabe and Assistant Technical Standards Manager Richard Nix. Additionally, hosts Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman kick things off with an attempt to capture the zeitgeist of the current COVID-19 and socio-political reality and how it affects our industry’s reopening. false full 19 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5ee43af8dea88b4fd3f34c53 Episode 19: Core Safety Practices - Risk Assessment and Inspections In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we start our series on core safety practices with a look at risk assessment with Certified Safety Professional and “Beast of Safety” (per his Twitter handle) Ken Keberle. Hosted by Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman.

]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2020 02:53:08 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-core-safety-practices-risk-assessment-and-inspections-AJHieyya In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we start our series on core safety practices with a look at risk assessment with Certified Safety Professional and “Beast of Safety” (per his Twitter handle) Ken Keberle. Hosted by Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman.

]]> Episode 19: Core Safety Practices - Risk Assessment and Inspections Event Safety Alliance 00:41:40 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we start our series on core safety practices with a look at risk assessment with Certified Safety Professional and “Beast of Safety” (per his Twitter handle) Ken Keberle. Hosted by Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman. In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we start our series on core safety practices with a look at risk assessment with Certified Safety Professional and “Beast of Safety” (per his Twitter handle) Ken Keberle. Hosted by Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman. false full 18 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5ed93d6ec76e285bcc28bb77 Episode 18: A Time for Problem Solving What exactly is an Infection Mitigation Coordinator? Can you be held responsible if someone becomes infected with COVID-19 at your event? Does the size of your event REALLY matter? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman discuss the response thus far to the ESA’s reopening guidance, tackle a few reoccurring questions folks have had, and preview some upcoming supplements to the original document.

]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2020 18:39:06 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-a-time-for-problem-solving-hdACuRLJ What exactly is an Infection Mitigation Coordinator? Can you be held responsible if someone becomes infected with COVID-19 at your event? Does the size of your event REALLY matter? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman discuss the response thus far to the ESA’s reopening guidance, tackle a few reoccurring questions folks have had, and preview some upcoming supplements to the original document.

]]> Episode 18: A Time for Problem Solving Event Safety Alliance 00:37:46 What exactly is an Infection Mitigation Coordinator? Can you be held responsible if someone becomes infected with COVID-19 at your event? Does the size of your event REALLY matter? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman discuss the response thus far to the ESA’s reopening guidance, tackle a few reoccurring questions folks have had, and preview some upcoming supplements to the original document. What exactly is an Infection Mitigation Coordinator? Can you be held responsible if someone becomes infected with COVID-19 at your event? Does the size of your event REALLY matter? In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle Hernandez and Steven Adelman discuss the response thus far to the ESA’s reopening guidance, tackle a few reoccurring questions folks have had, and preview some upcoming supplements to the original document. false full 17 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5eb8815795662464af02afcc Episode 17: The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide In this special edition of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle Hernandez welcomes ESA President Jim Digby and Vice President Steven Adelman to provide an overview of the ESA's newly-released reopening guide.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2020 22:43:23 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-the-event-safety-alliance-reopening-guide-l_SCw0R3 In this special edition of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle Hernandez welcomes ESA President Jim Digby and Vice President Steven Adelman to provide an overview of the ESA's newly-released reopening guide.

]]> Episode 17: The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide Event Safety Alliance 00:10:39 In this special edition of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle Hernandez welcomes ESA President Jim Digby and Vice President Steven Adelman to provide an overview of the ESA's newly-released reopening guide. In this special edition of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle Hernandez welcomes ESA President Jim Digby and Vice President Steven Adelman to provide an overview of the ESA's newly-released reopening guide. false full 16 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5eb037def40769666397de39 Episode 16: Counterweight Rigging Systems (Part 2) In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we continue our discussion on theater rigging with a look at safe offloading, arbor design, motorized rigging, and more, Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University).

]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 16:05:11 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-counterweight-rigging-systems-part-2-WjY6FapJ In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we continue our discussion on theater rigging with a look at safe offloading, arbor design, motorized rigging, and more, Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University).

]]> Episode 16: Counterweight Rigging Systems (Part 2) Event Safety Alliance 00:40:54 In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we continue our discussion on theater rigging with a look at safe offloading, arbor design, motorized rigging, and more, Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we continue our discussion on theater rigging with a look at safe offloading, arbor design, motorized rigging, and more, Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). false full 15 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5ea1efe141fd0f361216c304 Episode 15: Harassment Mitigation and Creating Safe Spaces In this episode, we address the issue of creating safe and harassment-free event spaces for attendees and workers. Areas of discussion include mitigation, policy development, securing buy-in from your team, and more. Featuring Virginia Schmitt (Friends of the LA River), Kim Warnick (Calling all Crows), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), and Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance). Special shout out to Virginia’s dog XXX for the well-timed snoring.


Note: Subject matter discussed in this episode may be sensitive to some listeners.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:23:12 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-harassment-mitigation-and-creating-safe-spaces-p37mGS4G In this episode, we address the issue of creating safe and harassment-free event spaces for attendees and workers. Areas of discussion include mitigation, policy development, securing buy-in from your team, and more. Featuring Virginia Schmitt (Friends of the LA River), Kim Warnick (Calling all Crows), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), and Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance). Special shout out to Virginia’s dog XXX for the well-timed snoring.


Note: Subject matter discussed in this episode may be sensitive to some listeners.

]]> Episode 15: Harassment Mitigation and Creating Safe Spaces Event Safety Alliance 00:44:06 In this episode, we address the issue of creating safe and harassment-free event spaces for attendees and workers. Areas of discussion include mitigation, policy development, securing buy-in from your team, and more. Featuring Virginia Schmitt (Friends of the LA River), Kim Warnick (Calling all Crows), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), and Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance). Special shout out to Virginia’s dog XXX for the well-timed snoring. Note: Subject matter discussed in this episode may be sensitive to some listeners. In this episode, we address the issue of creating safe and harassment-free event spaces for attendees and workers. Areas of discussion include mitigation, policy development, securing buy-in from your team, and more. Featuring Virginia Schmitt (Friends of the LA River), Kim Warnick (Calling all Crows), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), and Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance). Special shout out to Virginia’s dog XXX for the well-timed snoring. Note: Subject matter discussed in this episode may be sensitive to some listeners. false full 14 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5e95ee31ae53095c51f85737 Episode 14: Counterweight Rigging Systems One for the theatre pros (and theatre curious)! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we go deep on the history, safe operation, and inspection of counterweight rigging systems. Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University).

Show notes:

Nobody Looks Up: The History of the Counterweight Rigging System: 1500 to 1925 (Rick Boychuk)

ESTA Technical Standards Program


ANSI E1.4-1 - 2016: Entertainment Technology - Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:59:42 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-counterweight-rigging-systems-QMag_vHl One for the theatre pros (and theatre curious)! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we go deep on the history, safe operation, and inspection of counterweight rigging systems. Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University).

Show notes:

Nobody Looks Up: The History of the Counterweight Rigging System: 1500 to 1925 (Rick Boychuk)

ESTA Technical Standards Program


ANSI E1.4-1 - 2016: Entertainment Technology - Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems

]]> Episode 14: Counterweight Rigging Systems Event Safety Alliance 00:53:22 One for the theatre pros (and theatre curious)! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we go deep on the history, safe operation, and inspection of counterweight rigging systems. Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). One for the theatre pros (and theatre curious)! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we go deep on the history, safe operation, and inspection of counterweight rigging systems. Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). false full 13 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5e7e1e28b042e9754b2b7b5a Episode 13: While We're All Hunkered Down In this special dispatch, we offer some ideas and resources to make productive use of the unexpected free time most of us are currently experiencing to ensure we’re primed and ready (personally and professionally) for when the wheels start turning again. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Anna Glover (Yale University) and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University).

Show Notes:

Podcasts

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/id1474245040?utm_medium=email&utm_source=other&utm_campaign=opencourse.rUHfSakHEeeQ3gpuC4Fs_g.announcements~opencourse.rUHfSakHEeeQ3gpuC4Fs_g.173LbfpNSPiYS-j17luW9A

The Tim Ferriss Show

https://tim.blog/podcast/

The Rich Roll Podcast

https://www.richroll.com/

The All Things Risk Podcast

http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/

How to learn something new

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/here-are-380-ivy-league-courses-you-can-take-online-right-now-for-free-9b3ffcbd7b8c/

https://www.classcentral.com/help/moocs

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:55:24 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-while-were-all-hunkered-down-HI8CTrAz In this special dispatch, we offer some ideas and resources to make productive use of the unexpected free time most of us are currently experiencing to ensure we’re primed and ready (personally and professionally) for when the wheels start turning again. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Anna Glover (Yale University) and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University).

Show Notes:

Podcasts

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/id1474245040?utm_medium=email&utm_source=other&utm_campaign=opencourse.rUHfSakHEeeQ3gpuC4Fs_g.announcements~opencourse.rUHfSakHEeeQ3gpuC4Fs_g.173LbfpNSPiYS-j17luW9A

The Tim Ferriss Show

https://tim.blog/podcast/

The Rich Roll Podcast

https://www.richroll.com/

The All Things Risk Podcast

http://www.allthingsrisk.co.uk/

How to learn something new

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/here-are-380-ivy-league-courses-you-can-take-online-right-now-for-free-9b3ffcbd7b8c/

https://www.classcentral.com/help/moocs

]]> Episode 13: While We're All Hunkered Down Event Safety Alliance 00:33:12 "If you want to have resilience in a time of crisis, build relationships." In this special dispatch, we offer some ideas and resources to make productive use of the unexpected free time most of us are currently experiencing to ensure we’re primed and ready (personally and professionally) for when the wheels start turning again. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Anna Glover (Yale University) and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). "If you want to have resilience in a time of crisis, build relationships." In this special dispatch, we offer some ideas and resources to make productive use of the unexpected free time most of us are currently experiencing to ensure we’re primed and ready (personally and professionally) for when the wheels start turning again. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Anna Glover (Yale University) and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University). false full 12 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5e795ac8153b6c4c02d8a917 Episode 12: Safety Origin Stories/What a Difference a Week Makes In this episode, we share our first two “safety origin stories” from Bob Ross (Pyrotechnico) and Brian Osborne (Live! Technologies), recorded live at the 2019 Event Safety Summit. We also revisit the issue of event cancellation in response to COVID-19, with an update on the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference and the landscape of challenges faced when you decide to postpone. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health & Safety/ESA Canada).

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:58:06 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-safety-origin-stories-what-a-difference-a-week-makes-n1LgDUVb In this episode, we share our first two “safety origin stories” from Bob Ross (Pyrotechnico) and Brian Osborne (Live! Technologies), recorded live at the 2019 Event Safety Summit. We also revisit the issue of event cancellation in response to COVID-19, with an update on the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference and the landscape of challenges faced when you decide to postpone. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health & Safety/ESA Canada).

]]> Episode 12: Safety Origin Stories/What a Difference a Week Makes Event Safety Alliance 00:40:46 In this episode, we share our first two “safety origin stories” from Bob Ross (Pyrotechnico) and Brian Osborne (Live! Technologies), recorded live at the 2019 Event Safety Summit. We also revisit the issue of event cancellation in response to COVID-19, with an update on the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference and the many considerations that go into postponing events. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health & Safety/ESA Canada). In this episode, we share our first two “safety origin stories” from Bob Ross (Pyrotechnico) and Brian Osborne (Live! Technologies), recorded live at the 2019 Event Safety Summit. We also revisit the issue of event cancellation in response to COVID-19, with an update on the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference and the many considerations that go into postponing events. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health & Safety/ESA Canada). false full 11 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5e669b4e657f600989ae30a8 Episode 11: Coronavirus - MUST the Show Go On? The headlines about major event cancellations are a poor guide for decisions about most events. This Event Safety Podcast will provide rational, factual information so you understand the force majeure language in your contracts, the scope of your event cancellation insurance coverage, and how to think through the risks and concerns even if you have an event coming up in the next few weeks. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Scott Carroll (Take1 Insurance), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health & Safety/ESA Canada)

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2020 20:09:03 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-coronavirus-must-the-show-go-on-xwVI5Ll_ The headlines about major event cancellations are a poor guide for decisions about most events. This Event Safety Podcast will provide rational, factual information so you understand the force majeure language in your contracts, the scope of your event cancellation insurance coverage, and how to think through the risks and concerns even if you have an event coming up in the next few weeks. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Scott Carroll (Take1 Insurance), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health & Safety/ESA Canada)

]]> Episode 11: Coronavirus - MUST the Show Go On? Event Safety Alliance 00:36:20 The headlines about major event cancellations are a poor guide for decisions about most events. This Event Safety Podcast will provide rational, factual information so you understand the force majeure language in your contracts, the scope of your event cancellation insurance coverage, and how to think through the risks and concerns even if you have an event coming up in the next few weeks. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Scott Carroll (Take1 Insurance), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health & Safety/ESA Canada) The headlines about major event cancellations are a poor guide for decisions about most events. This Event Safety Podcast will provide rational, factual information so you understand the force majeure language in your contracts, the scope of your event cancellation insurance coverage, and how to think through the risks and concerns even if you have an event coming up in the next few weeks. Featuring Steven Adelman (Adelman Law Group/Event Safety Alliance), Scott Carroll (Take1 Insurance), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health & Safety/ESA Canada) false full 10 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5e150a7b383be0638df6e7e0 Episode 10: General Admission Shows What, if anything, can be done to make general admission shows safe for attendees? In our first-ever live taping of the Event Safety Podcast, ESA Vice President Steven Adelman discusses this issue with two leading voices in crowd safety planning, Emma Parkinson (Coventry University) and Eric Stuart (Gentian Events). Presented by Reel Media as part of the 2019 Event Safety Summit.

]]> Wed, 8 Jan 2020 03:10:34 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-general-admission-shows-RtXmjVI3 What, if anything, can be done to make general admission shows safe for attendees? In our first-ever live taping of the Event Safety Podcast, ESA Vice President Steven Adelman discusses this issue with two leading voices in crowd safety planning, Emma Parkinson (Coventry University) and Eric Stuart (Gentian Events). Presented by Reel Media as part of the 2019 Event Safety Summit.

]]> Episode 10: General Admission Shows Event Safety Alliance 00:36:39 What, if anything, can be done to make general admission shows safe for attendees? In our first-ever live taping of the Event Safety Podcast, ESA Vice President Steven Adelman discusses this issue with two leading voices in crowd safety planning, Emma Parkinson (Coventry University) and Eric Stuart (Gentian Events). Presented by Reel Media as part of the 2019 Event Safety Summit. What, if anything, can be done to make general admission shows safe for attendees? In our first-ever live taping of the Event Safety Podcast, ESA Vice President Steven Adelman discusses this issue with two leading voices in crowd safety planning, Emma Parkinson (Coventry University) and Eric Stuart (Gentian Events). Presented by Reel Media as part of the 2019 Event Safety Summit. false full 9 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5de17b37d6b49b1a7ace9506 Episode 9: Training After a brief hiatus to prepare for the Event Safety Summit, the Event Safety Podcast is BACK! In this episode, we dive into the subject of safety training with a look at how people learn, how to gain buy-in, documentation, and more. Featuring Anna Glover (Yale School of Drama), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University) and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety).

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2019 20:23:48 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-training-k_grHNBU After a brief hiatus to prepare for the Event Safety Summit, the Event Safety Podcast is BACK! In this episode, we dive into the subject of safety training with a look at how people learn, how to gain buy-in, documentation, and more. Featuring Anna Glover (Yale School of Drama), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University) and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety).

]]> Episode 9: Training Event Safety Alliance 00:55:36 After a brief hiatus to prepare for the Event Safety Summit, the Event Safety Podcast is BACK! In this episode, we dive into the subject of safety training with a look at how people learn, how to gain buy-in, documentation, and more. Featuring Anna Glover (Yale School of Drama), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University) and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety). After a brief hiatus to prepare for the Event Safety Summit, the Event Safety Podcast is BACK! In this episode, we dive into the subject of safety training with a look at how people learn, how to gain buy-in, documentation, and more. Featuring Anna Glover (Yale School of Drama), Danielle Hernandez (Furman University) and Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety). false full 8 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5d8507fb589d5d23668e7062 Episode 8: Accessibility at Live Events - Special Topics In this episode we continue our conversation on accessibility at live events by addressing several specific issues, including service animals, emergency procedures for those with mobility devices, and what you can legally ask of a guest requesting special assistance. Featuring Nanette Odell (Disability Services Manager/ADA Coordinator, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field), Betty Siegel (Director of VSA & Accessibility, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Danielle Hernandez (Director, McAlister Auditorium at Furman University), and Eric Colby (Performance Manager, Metropolitan Opera House). Hosted by ESA Vice President Steven Adelman.

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:14:55 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-accessibility-at-live-events-special-topics-_tUgJY6r In this episode we continue our conversation on accessibility at live events by addressing several specific issues, including service animals, emergency procedures for those with mobility devices, and what you can legally ask of a guest requesting special assistance. Featuring Nanette Odell (Disability Services Manager/ADA Coordinator, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field), Betty Siegel (Director of VSA & Accessibility, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Danielle Hernandez (Director, McAlister Auditorium at Furman University), and Eric Colby (Performance Manager, Metropolitan Opera House). Hosted by ESA Vice President Steven Adelman.

]]> Episode 8: Accessibility at Live Events - Special Topics Event Safety Alliance 00:47:58 In this episode we continue our conversation on accessibility at live events by addressing several specific issues, including service animals, emergency procedures for those with mobility devices, and what you can legally ask of a guest requesting special assistance. Featuring Nanette Odell (Disability Services Manager/ADA Coordinator, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field), Betty Siegel (Director of VSA & Accessibility, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Danielle Hernandez (Director, McAlister Auditorium at Furman University), and Eric Colby (Performance Manager, Metropolitan Opera House). Hosted by ESA Vice President Steven Adelman. In this episode we continue our conversation on accessibility at live events by addressing several specific issues, including service animals, emergency procedures for those with mobility devices, and what you can legally ask of a guest requesting special assistance. Featuring Nanette Odell (Disability Services Manager/ADA Coordinator, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field), Betty Siegel (Director of VSA & Accessibility, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Danielle Hernandez (Director, McAlister Auditorium at Furman University), and Eric Colby (Performance Manager, Metropolitan Opera House). Hosted by ESA Vice President Steven Adelman. false full 7 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5d5c22ce429ae80001627817 Episode 7: Accessibility at Public Accommodations In this episode we look at the difficult and often confusing issue of accessibility and providing safe accommodation at live events. Featuring Nanette Odell (Disability Services Manager/ADA Coordinator, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field), Betty Siegel (Director of VSA & Accessibility, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Danielle Hernandez (Director, McAlister Auditorium at Furman University), and Eric Colby (Performance Manager, Metropolitan Opera House).

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2019 20:41:07 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-accessibility-at-public-accommodations-xLAZOHbE In this episode we look at the difficult and often confusing issue of accessibility and providing safe accommodation at live events. Featuring Nanette Odell (Disability Services Manager/ADA Coordinator, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field), Betty Siegel (Director of VSA & Accessibility, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Danielle Hernandez (Director, McAlister Auditorium at Furman University), and Eric Colby (Performance Manager, Metropolitan Opera House).

]]> Episode 7: Accessibility at Public Accommodations Event Safety Alliance 00:55:36 In this episode we look at the difficult and often confusing issue of accessibility and providing safe accommodation at live events. Featuring Nanette Odell (Disability Services Manager/ADA Coordinator, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field), Betty Siegel (Director of VSA & Accessibility, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Danielle Hernandez (Director, McAlister Auditorium at Furman University), and Eric Colby (Performance Manager, Metropolitan Opera House). In this episode we look at the difficult and often confusing issue of accessibility and providing safe accommodation at live events. Featuring Nanette Odell (Disability Services Manager/ADA Coordinator, Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field), Betty Siegel (Director of VSA & Accessibility, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts), Danielle Hernandez (Director, McAlister Auditorium at Furman University), and Eric Colby (Performance Manager, Metropolitan Opera House). false full 6 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5d3685f89b51270001ac5aa7 Episode 6: Severe Weather Trigger Charts Explained

In part two of our podcast series on severe weather planning we take a look at the history, components, and construction of severe weather trigger charts and how they factor into your overall safety plan. Featuring Dr. Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Dax Cochran (DTN WeatherOps), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Steven Adelman (Event Safety Alliance).

RESOURCES

Weather Decision Matrix Template (Download)

The Event Safety Guide (Purchase)

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:23:00 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-severe-weather-trigger-charts-explained-Fm65_Q7Y

In part two of our podcast series on severe weather planning we take a look at the history, components, and construction of severe weather trigger charts and how they factor into your overall safety plan. Featuring Dr. Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Dax Cochran (DTN WeatherOps), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Steven Adelman (Event Safety Alliance).

RESOURCES

Weather Decision Matrix Template (Download)

The Event Safety Guide (Purchase)

]]> Episode 6: Severe Weather Trigger Charts Explained Event Safety Alliance 00:52:45 In part two of our podcast series on severe weather planning we take a look at the history, components, and construction of severe weather trigger charts and how they factor into your overall safety plan. Featuring Dr. Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Dax Cochran (DTN WeatherOps), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Steven Adelman (Event Safety Alliance). RESOURCESWeather Decision Matrix Template (Download)The Event Safety Guide (Purchase) In part two of our podcast series on severe weather planning we take a look at the history, components, and construction of severe weather trigger charts and how they factor into your overall safety plan. Featuring Dr. Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Dax Cochran (DTN WeatherOps), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Steven Adelman (Event Safety Alliance). RESOURCESWeather Decision Matrix Template (Download)The Event Safety Guide (Purchase) false full 5 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5d165f7d9441a700012c8213 Episode 5: Severe Weather and What to Do About It In this episode we look at several aspects of severe weather planning, including the limitations of consumer weather apps, the importance of meteorological support, and when it’s ok to diverge from your carefully-developed weather action plans. Featuring Dr. Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Dax Cochran (DTN WeatherOps), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Steven Adelman (Event Safety Alliance).

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:24:15 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-severe-weather-and-what-to-do-about-it-mEawQrdn In this episode we look at several aspects of severe weather planning, including the limitations of consumer weather apps, the importance of meteorological support, and when it’s ok to diverge from your carefully-developed weather action plans. Featuring Dr. Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Dax Cochran (DTN WeatherOps), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Steven Adelman (Event Safety Alliance).

]]> Episode 5: Severe Weather and What to Do About It Event Safety Alliance 00:50:40 In this episode we look at several aspects of severe weather planning, including the limitations of consumer weather apps, the importance of meteorological support, and when it’s ok to diverge from your carefully-developed weather action plans. Featuring Dr. Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Dax Cochran (DTN Weatherops), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Steven Adelman (Event Safety Alliance). In this episode we look at several aspects of severe weather planning, including the limitations of consumer weather apps, the importance of meteorological support, and when it’s ok to diverge from your carefully-developed weather action plans. Featuring Dr. Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Dax Cochran (DTN Weatherops), Jim Digby (Event Safety Alliance), and Steven Adelman (Event Safety Alliance). false full 4 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5cffedbfa074210001daddfa Episode 4: The Art and Science of Crowd Safety In this episode we look at the art and science of crowd safety with Eric Stuart, Director of Gentian Events, newly-appointed Chair of the UK Crowd Managers Association, and instructor of the ESA’s Crowd Safety Symposium.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:13:48 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-the-art-and-science-of-crowd-safety-bzEwtCW4 In this episode we look at the art and science of crowd safety with Eric Stuart, Director of Gentian Events, newly-appointed Chair of the UK Crowd Managers Association, and instructor of the ESA’s Crowd Safety Symposium.

]]> Episode 4: The Art and Science of Crowd Safety Event Safety Alliance 00:46:26 In this episode we look at the art and science of crowd safety with Eric Stuart, Director of Gentian Events and newly-appointed Chair of the UK Crowd Managers Association. In this episode we look at the art and science of crowd safety with Eric Stuart, Director of Gentian Events and newly-appointed Chair of the UK Crowd Managers Association. false full 3 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5cd7046e7817f7021afce9ef Episode 3: Reporting and Internal Responsibility Systems In this episode, we look at internal and external options for reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors, as wellas the concept of an internal responsibility system. Featuring Dr. Donald Cooper (Event Safety Alliance), Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety/ESA Canada), and Tim Roberts (The Event Safety Shop).

]]> Sat, 11 May 2019 17:29:04 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-reporting-and-internal-responsibility-systems-5bg8Tz89 In this episode, we look at internal and external options for reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors, as wellas the concept of an internal responsibility system. Featuring Dr. Donald Cooper (Event Safety Alliance), Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety/ESA Canada), and Tim Roberts (The Event Safety Shop).

]]> Episode 3: Reporting and Internal Responsibility Systems Event Safety Alliance 00:44:52 In this episode, we look at internal and external options for reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors, as well concept of an internal responsibility system. Featuring Dr. Donald Cooper (Event Safety Alliance), Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety/ESA Canada), and Tim Roberts (The Event Safety Shop). In this episode, we look at internal and external options for reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors, as well concept of an internal responsibility system. Featuring Dr. Donald Cooper (Event Safety Alliance), Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety/ESA Canada), and Tim Roberts (The Event Safety Shop). false full 3 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5cb64e4b9140b784f68b8d83 Episode 2: Enough! Coachella, Toronto, and the Way Forward In this episode, ESA President Jim Digby joins Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety/ESA Canada), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and ESA Vice President Steve Adelman for a discussion on the coroner’s inquest into the 2012 Toronto stage roof collapse, the recent fatal fall on the Coachella event site, and the ESA’s evolving approach to safety advocacy in the face of continued losses.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 22:02:37 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-enough-coachella-toronto-and-the-way-forward-kxZpGeb0 In this episode, ESA President Jim Digby joins Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety/ESA Canada), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and ESA Vice President Steve Adelman for a discussion on the coroner’s inquest into the 2012 Toronto stage roof collapse, the recent fatal fall on the Coachella event site, and the ESA’s evolving approach to safety advocacy in the face of continued losses.

]]> Episode 2: Enough! Coachella, Toronto, and the Way Forward Event Safety Alliance 01:04:14 In this episode, ESA President Jim Digby joins Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety/ESA Canada), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and ESA Vice President Steve Adelman for a discussion on the coroner’s inquest into the 2012 Toronto stage roof collapse, the recent fatal fall on the Coachella event site, and the ESA’s evolving approach to safety advocacy in the face of continued losses. In this episode, ESA President Jim Digby joins Janet Sellery (Sellery Health and Safety/ESA Canada), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and ESA Vice President Steve Adelman for a discussion on the coroner’s inquest into the 2012 Toronto stage roof collapse, the recent fatal fall on the Coachella event site, and the ESA’s evolving approach to safety advocacy in the face of continued losses. false full 2 5aec979d3e2d09db8bcad475:5c91688153450aecdaedbbe4:5c91701c24a69465b4698925 Episode 1: San Francisco HAMILTON Crowd "Panic" In our first episode, Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), Eric Colby (Metropolitan Opera House) and ESA Vice President Steve Adelman discuss a crowd panic situation at a recent performance of Hamilton in San Francisco, and what venue professionals can do to prevent and respond to similar situations.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:33:20 +0000 info@eventsafetyalliance.org (Event Safety Alliance) https://eventsafetypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-san-francisco-hamilton-crowd-panic-bCQQjhkD In our first episode, Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), Eric Colby (Metropolitan Opera House) and ESA Vice President Steve Adelman discuss a crowd panic situation at a recent performance of Hamilton in San Francisco, and what venue professionals can do to prevent and respond to similar situations.

]]> Episode 1: San Francisco HAMILTON Crowd "Panic" Event Safety Alliance 00:37:34 In our first episode, Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), Eric Colby (Metropolitan Opera House) and ESA Vice President Steve Adelman discuss a crowd panic situation at a recent performance of Hamilton in San Francisco, and what venue professionals can do to prevent and respond to similar situations. In our first episode, Danielle Hernandez (Furman University), Eric Colby (Metropolitan Opera House) and ESA Vice President Steve Adelman discuss a crowd panic situation at a recent performance of Hamilton in San Francisco, and what venue professionals can do to prevent and respond to similar situations. true full 1