Risk Management & Safety Flashcards

In a risk matrix, a risk rated 'high probability / high impact' should be:

Answer: Prioritized for immediate mitigation

High-probability, high-impact risks require immediate and active mitigation strategies to reduce likelihood or consequence.

What is the recommended minimum aisle width for a major exhibition floor according to IAEE guidelines?

Answer: 10 feet

IAEE recommends a minimum aisle width of 10 feet for main aisles to ensure safe crowd flow and emergency egress.

Which party is typically responsible for verifying that a suspended rigging load does not exceed the venue's structural capacity?

Answer: A licensed structural engineer or rigger

A licensed structural engineer or certified rigger must verify that suspended elements do not exceed the venue's rated load capacity.

An event's 'force majeure' clause in contracts relates to risk management by:

Answer: Protecting parties from liability for events beyond their reasonable control

Force majeure clauses excuse contract performance when events like natural disasters, pandemics, or acts of war make fulfillment impossible.

Which of the following best describes 'risk transfer' in exhibition management?

Answer: Shifting financial responsibility for a risk to another party, such as through insurance

Risk transfer involves shifting the financial burden of a potential loss to another party, most commonly through purchasing insurance or contractual indemnification.

When is an Alcohol Management Plan most critical at an exhibition event?

Answer: Whenever alcohol is served, especially at evening networking functions

Alcohol Management Plans address responsible service, age verification, and cut-off procedures and are essential whenever alcohol is served at any event function.

What does 'drayage' refer to in the context of exhibition safety?

Answer: Material handling — moving freight from the loading dock to the booth

Drayage is the service of transporting goods from the loading dock to the exhibitor's booth space and back, a key area for safety during move-in and move-out.