Risk Management for Events, 2nd Edition

10Program design

• Something to do
• Something to see
• Something to eat and drink
• Somewhere to pee

This chapter will examine how to:

• Determine the risks associated with the attractions and activities included in an event that must be incorporated into the risk management plan
• Create a safe event environment that serves the event audience while controlling potential negative impacts
• Assess and control the risk factors inherent in the serving of food, beverages, and alcohol at an event
• Analyze the hazards and vulnerabilities associated with technical equipment, production elements, and special effects included in an event

Introduction

Design is a creative process that results in an esthetic outcome. Program design focuses on the artistic interpretation ...