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Six Tips for Audiovisual Safety at Events

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1. Proper Lighting

• Proper lighting is one of the most crucial
  components of safety
• Proper lighting allows safety hazards to be more
  visible, reducing the hazard
• Assists security details in surveying the crowd
• In case of an emergency, helps medical personnel
  see the route they need to take
• Below are a few considerations for event
  lighting
• Outline definitive physical boundaries
• Adequately light walkways and venue spaces
• Have backup emergency lighting prepared
• Confirm that entrances and exits are properly
  illuminated
• Ensure all lighting equipment is tested to code
  and is up-to-date

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2. Safe Noise and Volume Levels

• For events like musical festivals, concerts, and
  other loud and crowded events
• Safe noise and volume levels are imperative
• Not properly monitored may lead to permanent
  hearing loss
• These are several ways to mitigate this risk
• Set controls and monitor all noise and volume
  levels using an SPL meter
• Allow staff and employees to have consistent
  break times
• Designate a Quiet Area at the event
• Ensure the audience is at least 10 feet away from
  the speakers

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3. Equipment that Withstands the Elements

• For outdoor events
• Weather can wreak havoc on audiovisual equipment
  and jeopardize safety
• Two factors that can help offset this risk
  awareness and preparation
• It is always worthwhile to use equipment that can
  endure extreme weather
• Here are some additional safety tips when it
  comes to braving the elements
• Have a backup plan for all outdoor events
• Check weather conditions ahead of time and
  prepare accordingly
• Have equipment properly secured
• Invest in weatherproof and hardy equipment
• Assess the venue and its suitability for specific
  weather conditions

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4. Trip Hazard Protections and Warnings

• Making sure cables are secure and out of the way
  is critical
• It affects everyone, including those in
  attendance, contractors, staff, and crew
• Cables not properly secured have the potential to
  trip someone and create a liability
• Here are some trip hazard protections and
  warnings to consider
• Invest in cable ramps
• Walk through prior to the event check for trip
  hazards
• Place warning signs where applicable
• Secure any loose cables
• Do not leave cables strung across the floor

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5. Safe and Correct Installation Procedures

• If heavy equipment were to fall into a crowd,
  serious damage and injury could occur
• Safe and correct installation procedures are
  paramount to event safety
• Professional, experienced staff, as well as
  certified riggers are essential
• This is a risk that puts everyone potentially in
  harms way
• It is always best to deal with experienced and
  trained professionals
• who know safe and correct installation practices.
  

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6. A Highly Professional Audiovisual Team

• A pro AV team that is experienced is one of the
  best investments you can make for your event.
• They will understand event safety risks and
  hazards when they see them
• They will have the knowledge and skill sets to
  deal with hazards in appropriately
• They will know how to properly set up, install,
  and take down large structures
• They will know how to handle and properly secure
  heavy equipment
• They will make sure there is adequate lighting
• by rigging it from above

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Conclusion

• Event safety includes much more than many may
  realize
• It includes important audiovisual components that
  should be handled by trained professionals
• At Channel Audio, our skilled staff specializes
  in reducing safety hazards, and we consider event
  safety one of our top priorities
• Simply call or message us today to obtain more
  information about safety measures that can help
  make your event secure and safe for attendees,
  staff, and crews
• We are here to help you with event safety
  management in any way we can