The Event Safety Podcast

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The Event Safety Podcast

Welcome to the Event Safety Podcast, your source for ideas, discussions, and news from the world of live event safety. Produced by Event Safety Alliance.

  1. MAR 12

    Episode 99: Event Security w/ Dan Donovan

    In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Dave Ellis dive into the world of event security with Dan Donovan, founder and Managing Partner of security solutions providers Stratoscope & Ingressotek. Discussion includes what goes into planning for event security, common misconceptions people have about the role, workforce development, technology, engaging with public safety, and loads more.

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 19

    Episode 98: Inside the UCSD Event Safety Certificate Program

    What does it take to create a comprehensive safety education program for event professionals? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle discusses the recently launched UC San Diego Event Safety Certificate Program with several of its creators—Ken Keberle (611 Resource Group), Stephanie Spann (UCSD), Stephanie MacGilfrey (UCSD), and Jacob Worek (ESA). Topics include the program’s goals, the subjects covered, who’s involved in its creation and delivery, and why it’s NOT an OSHA program.

    49 min

  3. JAN 13

    Episode 97: Emergency Management

    There are many similarities between planning for event operations and emergency management. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle and special guest host Doug Bruce (Creative Safety) explore these crossover points with two highly experienced, event-focused emergency managers we met at the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference, Sherry Beard and Simon Hunt. They discuss a wide range of issues including planning, scalability, relationship building, leadership adaptability, and the importance of establishing trust. Enjoy!

    56 min

  4. 12/31/2024

    Episode 96: Safety Slam!

    In this holiday season "mini-episode" of the Event Safety Podcast, we share a few of the many stories told at our first "Safety Slam", held during this year's Event Safety Summit. Listen in for some AI-generated slam poetry, communication snafus, and tales of questionable "blue" drinking water. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Stay safe!

    15 min

  5. 12/05/2024

    Episode 95: ESA Canada Conference Recap

    In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle recaps this year's excellent ESA Canada Conference with two members of the organization's leadership team, Janet Sellery and Kevin Tanner. They reflect on the highlights and key takeaways from this year's program, discuss balancing content and networking, and share what to expect at future editions.

    40 min

  6. 10/14/2024

    Episode 94: Safety in Film Production

    And...action! In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, we take a slight detour from the live events world to discuss safety in the film industry. Joining Danielle are two highly experienced film pros, Matt Sanders and Fess Shelton. They discuss the similarities and differences between safety in film and live events, the safety planning process, threats and mitigation strategies, roles and responsibilities, and the ongoing work of the "Safety for Sarah" campaign.

    44 min

  7. 09/23/2024

    Episode 93: It's Summit Season!

    Fall has arrived, which means the Event Safety Summit is right around the corner! In anticipation of this year's event, this episode of The Event Safety Podcast looks back at a few of the many presentations we've featured at the summit over the last ten years (!), including insights from Nathan Vassberg (NASA), Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma), Eric Stuart (Gentian Events), and Betty Siegel (Kennedy Center). Sate your safety hunger with a taste of what's to come, and be sure to register for this year's event at http://eventsafetysummit.com.

    45 min

  8. 08/07/2024

    Episode 92: Talking 'bout the Heat

    In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest co-host Kevin Kloesel welcome DTN Solution Engineer and Meteorologist Brad Nelson for a discussion about, as you guessed, weather, with a focus on extreme heat. They explore how heat has become the leading risk to live events, the lasting impacts of heat illness, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, OSHA's proposed heat rules, and why consulting a professional meteorologist is more important than ever.

    57 min
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    Welcome to the Event Safety Podcast, your source for ideas, discussions, and news from the world of live event safety. Produced by Event Safety Alliance.

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      Event Safety Alliance
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2025
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      99
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      © 2019 - 2025 Event Safety Alliance
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