Safety and Risk Management Flashcards
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When conducting a post-incident review after a safety event at a venue, what is the PRIMARY goal?
Answer: Identify root causes and prevent recurrence
Post-incident reviews focus on root cause analysis to implement corrective actions and prevent similar incidents.
A venue's risk register should be reviewed and updated:
Answer: Regularly and whenever significant changes occur
Risk registers must be living documents updated regularly and whenever new hazards, events, or operational changes emerge.
Which type of insurance covers bodily injury or property damage claims made by third parties at a venue?
Answer: General liability insurance
General liability insurance protects venues against third-party claims for bodily injury or property damage occurring on the premises.
A venue executive notices a structural crack in the main arena ceiling before a sold-out event. The BEST immediate action is:
Answer: Cordon off the area directly below and assess with a structural engineer before proceeding
Immediate life safety requires isolating the hazard zone while obtaining expert assessment before deciding whether to proceed.
Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers are required to:
Answer: Provide a workplace free from recognized serious hazards
The General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
What does the term 'force majeure' mean in the context of venue risk management?
Answer: An unforeseeable event that prevents contract fulfillment
Force majeure clauses excuse contractual performance when extraordinary events beyond parties' control (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics) make fulfillment impossible.
Which crowd management technique involves placing physical barriers to guide patron flow and prevent dangerous surging?
Answer: Barrier channeling / queue management
Barrier channeling uses physical queuing structures to direct crowd movement, reduce surging, and maintain safe pedestrian flow.