Comparative Analysis of Event Risk Assessment Practices

This article is a technical report that discusses the current state of event risk assessments at venues in the United States compared to other countries. It outlines the importance of risk assessment in venue and event planning, noting that many North American venues lag behind their international counterparts in implementing proactive risk identification and management processes. The report details how stringent health and safety laws in countries like Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand enforce rigorous risk assessment practices, contrasting this with the U.S. legal landscape, which lacks well-publicized civil cases emphasizing the necessity of such assessments. The article also explains the legal requirements for event risk assessment in the U.S., highlighting the expectations placed on venue operators to manage foreseeable risks. It concludes by advocating for the adoption of ISO31000:2018 risk management guidelines to enhance safety and compliance in event planning.