Music festivals, sporting events and cultural celebrations are exciting and fun, but what are the safety implications for the staff, contractors and volunteers who make them happen?
Putting on a major event is a complex undertaking, from installing temporary infrastructure and managing contractors in the planning stage, to dealing with electrical hazards and managing large crowds during the event. Rigorous planning, communication and ongoing monitoring is essential.
Expert panel members Dr Aldo Raineri, Stephen Woolger and Tony Williams discuss the challenges of meeting WHS obligations at major events, while still keeping them fun for audiences. Learn what goes into the planning and design of these events and what happens behind the scenes to make sure everyone stays safe.
Who is this seminar for?
This panel discussion will be of interest to event organisers, coordinators and managers, including those involved with music festivals, sporting events, community and cultural celebrations. Researchers, safety professionals and students with an interest in safety at major events may also find this broadcast relevant.
About the presenters
Dr Aldo Raineri is the Discipline Leader in Occupational health and Safety at Central Queensland University. He is also the Managing Director and Principal Consultant for Eventsafe, a health and safety consultancy specialising in the live entertainment sector.
Stephen Woolger is the Health and Safety Manager for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. He has previously worked in health and safety roles in the British and Australian Armies, the private sector and in local government.
Tony Williams is Group Director, Regional Operations and Sector Initiatives at SafeWork NSW. He has worked in both the private and public sectors in the forestry, power generation, rail and aircraft maintenance industries.
Supporting information
- Traffic management guide – Events
- WorkSafe Victoria: Advice for managing major events safely
- SafeWork SA: Event safety
- Australian Centre for Event Management: Crowd management and safety
- Australian Centre for Event Management: Risk management, safety and security