More than 275,000 people participated in South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, in 2022. Planning and executing events of this magnitude requires meticulous risk mitigation to protect all attendees and staff.Scott Davidson is the CEO and Founder of Code 4, an operations management and emergency services provider for SXSW and other major music festivals, community events, and disaster zones. For Scott, risk forecasting and mitigation are the keys to planning safe and secure mass gatherings. Listen in to learn how to:Assess venues for any safety, security, or transportation concernsDetermine which risks are “worthy of mitigation”Communicate with staff and attendees about expectations before the eventHow to train and prepare your team for mass gatheringsBuild rapport with government officials and agencies in advance The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or subscribing here.Listening on a desktop and can’t see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast on your favorite podcast player.