09/03/2025
Dear Event Organizers & Promoters
Budget for and Book Event Medics
Regardless of the size of your event, thinking about what could go wrong at your event might seem like a negative mindset, but in reality it’s one of the most important things you MUST do in the planning stages of an event.
When planning or hosting an event, health and safety should be considered from the outset. As event organizers and hosts, it is your responsibility to make sure everybody within the premises is kept safe
throughout set-up, the event itself and breakdown.
Having event medics should be part of your planning and preparation team in all aspects of health and safety;
some of the key risks to consider are;
•Availability of medical assistance/personnel
Accidents and injuries are frequent at events - bearing in mind you have masses of people in one space, potentially add some alcohol in the mix, or depending on the event possibly even a few extreme sports. It soon becomes easy to see how the odds go up.
•Are there children attending or participating?
It may seem like a “niche” subject, but it’s actually really important you consider it. If there are children attending or participating in your event, there are things you have to consider and assess. These can include managing any lost children and how you reunite them with their guardians, and risk assessments for kids play
areas on site or any other activities designed for children.
•Antisocial or aggressive behavior.
Are you and your team equipped to deal with it? Unfortunately, antisocial behavior is a bitter reality that as event professionals we have to prepare ourselves and our event staff for. This kind of behavior comes in many forms, to someone who has had a few too many drinks at a festival and right through to the worst case scenario of someone intentionally setting out to cause harm.
Allow us to take care of all those safety needs on your behalf and that of your clients while you concentrate on the main event.
Here are some of the benefits for having an ambulance & medics at your event...
1) Event floor planning/ Emergency Preparedness and Response
•Developing emergency plans for different scenarios (e.g., fire evacuation, medical emergencies,stampede, natural disasters).
2) Quick Response Time:
Having trained first responders on-site reduces the time it takes to begin medical treatment during an emergency, which can be critical, especially in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest, severe trauma, or allergic reactions.
3) Enhanced Safety:
Increases the overall safety of attendees or employees. It shows a commitment to health and safety, which can also improve morale.
4) Reduced Impact of Medical Emergencies:
Quick action can minimize the severity of injuries or illnesses, reduce complications, and even save lives.
5) Compliance with Regulations:
To meet health and safety regulations/compliance.
6) Peace of Mind:
For employees, attendees, or participants.
For more information contact Us on 73838223 or email sethohealthsolutions@gmail.com
Thank you Madikwe Cultural Festival for having us as part of your health & safety team.
Cc
Kabelo Tiro aka Skavenja
