Events of all types are produced every day for all manner of purposes attracting all sorts of people To provide a safe & secure setting in which people gather is imperative Event risk & hazard management must be fully integrated into all event plans & throughout the event management process Hazard management is the planning process required for the effective management of potential adverse incidents & areas of uncertainty It involves intensive detailed planning & cooperation to apply control systems to minimise hazards associated with venues outdoor sites work procedures facilities equipment & crowds of spectators It involves planning for emergencies & security & compliance with legal constraints & requirements Risk & Hazard Management for Festivals & Events provides students with a comprehensive fully integrated planning & management mechanism that can be applied to events of all types & size The Event Safety Management System provides guidelines & processes for proactive methods to identify assess & control hazardous conditions & practices The system incorporates design of festival venues & sites & unites the operational functions of crowd control communications security terrorism prevention processes & emergency response protocols Explanation of the causes of crowd disasters & studies into crowd behaviour are supported with international case studies Written in an accessible practical way this book is essential reading for all events students & event managers