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Utah Government Trust presenter urges written plans, inspections and vendor insurance to prevent special-event tragedies
Summary
A Trust risk manager told local officials that identifying and documenting event risks, assigning responsibilities, and requiring vendor insurance are essential to prevent catastrophic incidents at community gatherings.
Presenter (S1), a risk manager who identified himself as working with the Utah Government Trust and the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, urged local governments to treat special-event safety as an intentional, documented process rather than a matter of luck. "We don't want any dead kids," he said, framing that as a primary goal for event planners.
In a webinar on special-event risk management, the presenter outlined a five-step approach: identify risks, evaluate their likelihood and severity, control exposures, manage remaining risks, and inspect work and facilities. He emphasized using a risk matrix to weigh…
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