​With restrictions in WA being eased, many local governments are now looking at hosting public events. 

There are a number of factors to consider when planning an event.

Event related risks are not always obvious and online templates are rarely targeted enough to be adequate.

Some common mistakes made by inexperienced event organisers include:

• Copy and pasting plans from a different event or from Google
• Missing event-specific risks or obvious risks
• Focusing only on safety-related risks

In these cases, it is best to consult a professional in events risk management.

LGIS has a number of experts in this field who can advise the safest way to put on a successful event.

They can advise how to reduce risks to finances, staff, attendees, security, stallholders, and protect the reputation of your local government.

These risk providers can also advise on reducing the risk of being ground zero for a potential COVID-19 outbreak.

It's also important to identify when an event should be cancelled - whether that be due to fires, floods or other risks identified by the LGIS professionals.

They will also create a contingency plan to put in place in event of a cancellation, which is especially important in the event of the reintroduction of lock downs in WA. 

Event Risk Management is provided through Marsh Risk Consulting.