Event Safety
Spot hazards and respond to emergencies so your event stays safe for everyone.
For: Event volunteers and coordinators
What you’ll learn
- Identify and report event hazards early
- Apply the 30-30 lightning rule and know weather evacuation triggers
- Know your role in an event emergency and how to call for help
- Support first aid, fire/exit safety, and evacuation efforts
Screen your volunteers for $5
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- 1
The event safety plan: your shared playbook
5 min
- 2
Hazard assessment & risk
6 min
- 3
Severe weather & lightning: the 30-30 rule
7 min
- 4
Medical & first-aid stations
5 min
- 5
Fire, exits, electrical, rigging & heat awareness
6 min
- 6
Incident command & communications
4 min
- 7
Your safety responsibilities & the full sequence
4 min
Sources & further reading
- Event Safety Alliance — The Event Safety Guide — Standards & Guidance (Life Safety First)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute — IS-15.B: Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
- National Weather Service (NOAA) — Lightning Safety — When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) — Heat — Water, Rest, Shade & Exit Routes / Emergency Action Plans
- Ready.gov (FEMA) — Make a Plan & Build a Kit — Emergency Preparedness
This course is educational and provides general information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and volunteer-screening best practices. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time — consult a qualified attorney about your organization’s specific obligations.