This pioneering textbook delves into one of event management's most crucial yet often overlooked aspects – medical provision, providing readers with a comprehensive, relevant and insightful introduction to key concepts and practice.
This pioneering textbook delves into one of event management's most crucial yet often overlooked aspects – medical provision – providing readers with a comprehensive, relevant, and insightful introduction to key concepts and practice.
Moving beyond simple first aid, this book presents a robust framework for professional planning. It delves into the legal responsibilities of organisers, the intricacies of risk assessment, and the practicalities of deploying the right personnel, skills, and facilities for any event. With dedicated chapters on sporting events, music festivals, and static venues, alongside crucial guidance on welfare and emergency planning, this text equips readers with the knowledge to make effective and defensible decisions. Discussions throughout are supported with case studies showcasing theory in practice and a range of pedagogical features to aid understanding.
Essential for all students, practitioners, and researchers in event management as well as the related fields of tourism, hospitality, and leisure, this book is the definitive guide to safeguarding events and protecting attendees.
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