Risk Management & Safety Flashcards

Which standard provides guidelines for fire safety at temporary structures and tents used at outdoor exhibitions?

Answer: NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)

NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, sets requirements for fire safety in assembly occupancies including tents and temporary structures.

A show organizer notices that an exhibitor's booth structure appears unstable during move-in. The BEST immediate action is to:

Answer: Halt work on the booth until a structural review is completed

An unstable structure poses an immediate hazard and must be taken out of service for inspection before any further work or public access is permitted.

Which risk management strategy is used when a show organizer decides NOT to offer a high-risk outdoor activity because the liability outweighs the benefit?

Answer: Risk avoidance

Risk avoidance eliminates exposure entirely by choosing not to engage in the activity that creates the risk.

What is the primary function of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in an exhibition context?

Answer: Providing information on hazardous materials used by exhibitors or contractors

An SDS (formerly MSDS) provides information on hazardous chemical properties, handling, storage, and emergency response procedures.

During a medical emergency on the show floor, the first responder's initial priority is to:

Answer: Ensure scene safety, then call for emergency medical services

The universal first-responder priority is scene safety first, followed by activating EMS, to prevent additional victims and ensure help is on the way.

What is the purpose of requiring exhibitors to submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before the event?

Answer: To confirm the exhibitor carries adequate coverage and names the show organizer as additionally insured

A COI confirms coverage amounts and lists the show organizer as an additional insured, protecting the organizer from liability arising from the exhibitor's activities.

Which factor most significantly increases the risk of crowd crush at an exhibition entrance?

Answer: Simultaneous opening time with high attendance demand and limited entry points

Crowd crush risk peaks when large numbers of people converge on a small number of entry points at the same time, creating dangerous pressure.