In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle is joined by ESA friends Jacob Worek and John Badcock for a round table discussion of what all has occurred so far this year in the event industry. From incidents, accidents, and near misses, to weather (so much weather), as well as tools and guidance, the first half of 2025 has been full of lessons for event professionals to consider when planning and executing performances and mass gatherings. See show notes for related links to incidents and resources.
In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle is joined by ESA friends Jacob Worek and John Badcock for a round table discussion of what all has occurred so far this year in the event industry. From incidents, accidents, and near misses, to weather (so much weather), as well as tools and guidance, the first half of 2025 has been full of lessons for event professionals to consider when planning and executing performances and mass gatherings. See show notes for related links to incidents and resources.
1:03 Belgium's Tomorrowland Saved by Metallica After Fire Destroys Main Stage
11:00 8 children taken to hospitals after seizure-like symptoms at Harvard Square church concert
14:20 Vehicle ramming
22:18 Weather cancellation
32:50 Docket 266: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments | NIOSH | CDC
36:30 Anna Lapwood | Official Website
41:31 Young person electrocuted at St George's Day fete in Sussex | The Argus
43:53 Structures & Rigging
49:05 Words Matter - The Language of Crowds — Global Crowd Management Alliance
50:08 Standards and Guidance — Life Safety First : Event Safety Alliance
51:00 [NIOSH Faces Major Layoffs Amid HHS Restructuring, Slashing Two-Thirds of Workforce -- Occupational Health & Safety]https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2025/04/01/NIOSH.aspx)
57:30 Credits & 2025 Event Safety Summit: Solidarity in Safety — Life Safety First : Event Safety Alliance