ADVANCED CROWD SAFETY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
October 24-25, 2024 | Crossroads Building | Vancouver, British Columbia
OVERVIEW
Understand the movement and behaviours of crowds through six phases of events. This session will identify best practices in Crowd Safety Management using our experience gained working across the globe at the world's largest events.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understanding the basics of Crowd Psychology.
- Discuss density vs. capacity and why they are not the same.
- Identify critical stages of events and model using crowd science theory.
- Examine and understand queuing theory and how tactics may change depending on the event.
- Understanding Ingress Flow Rates.
- Identify best practice Front of Stage Barrier design for differing types of events.
- Understand how to review new event sites and assess for suitability.
- Identify effective show pause, show stop and show restart procedures.
COURSE NOTES
This course is being offered at a special discounted price by Event Safety Alliance Canada. Upon completion, a certificate will be provided. Participants who complete this two-day course will have the opportunity to upgrade to the Level 5 Award in Crowd Safety Management. Those who would like to continue with the Level 5 Award will be offered an online option through Crowd Safety Training (part of The Square Metre group) at their regular price. Contact Jason Byrne at Jason.Byrne@thesquaremetregroup.com for details.
TRAINER BIOGRAPHY
 | Andy Hollinson, FdA, BA(Hons), F.ISRM Andy Hollinson is a renowned Crowd Safety Consultant and Trainer, distinguished for his extensive expertise in managing crowd safety at some of the world’s largest and most prestigious events. With a foundation degree FdA and a First Class BA (Hons) in Crowd Safety Management, Andy possesses a deep understanding of the complexities involved in crowd dynamics and crowd safety planning. His comprehensive background enables him to provide top-tier training and consultation, ensuring that large-scale gatherings are not only compliant with safety regulations but also conducive to a positive attendee experience. His credentials and experience make him a sought-after specialist in the field of crowd safety. Andy is a Fellow of The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM). |