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The Event Safety Podcast

Event Safety Alliance

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.

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Episode 66: Grumpy Bosses, Swiss Cheese, and the...

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2023/02/08

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 ShowSwiss Cheese ModelThe Normalization of DevianceThe Challenger

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Episode 65: Crowd Crushes, Priorities, and Wandering...

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2023/01/26

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 ScienceHierarchy of ControlsThe Normalization of DevianceThe Challenger Launch DecisionThe Black Swan

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Episode 64: Communications Planning

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2023/01/10

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 FacebookFEMA

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Episode 63: Breaking Down Barricades

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2022/12/06

“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 ShopWeather Planning

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Episode 62: ESA Membership Update

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2022/11/21

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

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00:47:36

Episode 61: The Intersection of Safety and...

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2022/11/09

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

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00:53:31

Episode 60: Crowd Science

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2022/10/27

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.

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Episode 59: ESA Board Profile - Kurt Miner

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2022/10/14

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.

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Episode 58: What's Going On?

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2022/09/28

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,

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Episode 57: SHOULD the Show Always Go On?

The Event Safety Podcast ·

2022/08/27

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

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Episode 56: Lies, Damn Lies, & More Lies

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2022/08/03

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

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