Safety

Protocol
A guide to reduce harm and
decreases drug abuse at music events
 Develop a safety plan in collaboration Conduct a risk assessment of the event
with local authorities and emergency venue and identify potential hazards.
services.

Pre Event
planing

Develop emergency evacuation Ensure the availability of necessary

procedures and emergency emergency equipment and medical
communication plans. personnel.
At the venue
 Implement security measures such as bag checks, metal
detector, and security personnel.
 Establish clearly marked emergency exits and emergency
assembly points.
 Ensure that all attendees are aware of emergency procedures
through announcements and signage.
 Monitor the crowd for signs of distress and respond quickly to
any incidents.
During an
Emergency
 Follow established emergency procedures and evacuate the
venue if necessary.
 Provide medical attention to those in need.
 Communicate with emergency services and other emergency
personnel as needed.
 Coordinate with local authorities and emergency services to
manage the situation and ensure the safety of all attendees.
Post Event

Debrief with local

Review the safety plan and
authorities, emergency
make any necessary
services, and other event
adjustments for future
personnel to identify areas
events.
for improvement.
Staff Training
Training

Provide all staff members with training on emergency procedures,

Provide crowd management, and first aid.

Ensure that all staff members are familiar with the layout of the
Ensure venue and emergency exits.

Assign Assign specific roles and responsibilities to staff members.

Communication

 Establish clear lines of communication

among staff members, local authorities, and
emergency services.
 Provide staff members with radios or other
communication devices to stay in contact
with one another.
 Ensure that all staff members are aware of
emergency procedures and can
communicate them effectively to attendees.
Crowd Management

 Staff members should be aware of their

surroundings and the crowd at all times.
 Staff members should be trained in de-
escalation techniques and how to respond
to potentially violent situations.
 Staff members should be able to identify
signs of distress and respond quickly to
any incidents.
 Staff members should be able to direct
attendees to emergency exits and
emergency assembly points in the event of
an emergency.
Medical Assistance

Provide medical personnel and Ensure that staff members are Staff members should be able to
equipment at the event, such as trained in basic first aid and recognize when an attendee
first aid kits, defibrillators, and know how to use the medical needs medical attention and call
oxygen tanks. equipment. for medical assistance as needed.
Professionalism

Staff members should be Staff members should be Staff members should be

professional and friendly when respectful of attendees' willing to help attendees with
dealing with attendees. personal space and rights. any concerns or questions they
may have.
Managers Note

• It is important to have a clear

chain of command and
communication protocols in place
to ensure that staff members are
working together effectively and
efficiently to ensure the safety of
attendees. Also, it is important to
have a designated person in
charge of overseeing the safety
protocol execution.
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