As the business industry continues to grow, so do the number of events taking place. Although the events will be positive, having large groups of people in one space at one time could cause potential threats which your company needs to be aware of. As you are hosting the event it is your responsibility to ensure guests are safe. Because of this, we have created this blog to tell you how you can keep your guests safe at large events.
Implement A Plan
Perhaps the most complicated part of managing the safety of events- the plan. This security plan will need to be as detailed and efficient as possible, highlighting every possible risk that could occur before, during and after the event. With safety you cannot rely on intuition alone, you need a plan to minimise the chances of anything going wrong.
Here are some points to include in your plan:
- - Type of event
- - Event layout
- - Timeline of event
- - Access points
- - Types of guests attending
- - Potential risks
- - How to quickly resolve those risks
- - Emergency contact info
- - Roles of responsibility
- - First aid kit placement
- - Trained individuals
Remain Vigilant And Alert
Depending on the type of event you are hosting will decide which areas will need particular focus. For example, crowd access control is essential when guests will be arriving and leaving at the same time. Or perhaps crowd monitoring if all guests are limited to one area. If access remains open to the public you must ensure you remain alert as unknown people may enter the event.
Remaining vigilant with guests is always vital, but in emergency situations, event organisers must be able to remain calm and collected to be able to prevent vulnerable guests from being hurt during the emergency. A proper security plan for the event will help to exercise safe management of the event but staff should always remain alert just in case.
Reduce The Risk Of Fights
There is always the possibility of tension at an event, especially if alcohol is present. Although you cannot always prevent a fight, steps should be taken to reduce the risk of one occurring. The use of security guards could be useful to deter as they are visible to guests, therefore they may think twice before causing trouble. The use of a guard will also provide peace of mind to guests by seeing a trained professional there to help if needed. By having a proactive approach to the safety of your guests you can limit the chances of anything comprising that safety.
Additional Support
In some cases completely outsourcing security at events is highly beneficial as you can ensure all those in charge of safety are fully trained with a large amount of experience with similar situations. Our solution is… Stewarding. This is a service which consists of specialist security officers which are able to pinpoint risks, issues or threats in order to always protect the crowd. The officers not only provide the physical security presence, they also direct and guide the crowd which will help control guests and minimise the chances of disruption. In this day and age, security is a concern for many people. By having Stewarding at your event you can really help people to feel safe and secure whilst they are there.
WINNS Services has been established for over two decades providing Security Services, including Stewarding to clients. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and working with clients to offer the best solution to their queries. If you are wondering whether you would benefit from security measures such as Stewarding, please call us on 01702 719100 or email us at info@winnsservices.co.uk
