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However, I’d argue that this focus is a bit narrow. From ESA’s per-
spective, safety involves more than our professional functions. It
includes such things as our physical and mental well-being, our
environment, and the culture in which we live and work. Just as
you can’t build a sturdy house on a shoddy foundation, you can’t
create a culture of safety in our industry without looking at the
larger ecosystem in which it exists.
It’s this spirit that we present the latest issue of Event Safety In-
sights. In addition to features on laser safety, situational aware-
ness, and an analysis of Nevada’s new OSHA training require-
ments, we take a look at issues related to mental health in the live
event industry as well as groups working to help those in need
and the environment. It’s just one more step in ESA’s quest to
address the needs and interests of the industry, even when the
throughline isn’t immediately obvious. We hope you enjoy this
issue and welcome your ideas for future content.
On a related note, Event Safety Alliance has always been about
“Life Safety First”. We want to hear what that means to YOU.
We invite you to send us a brief video, tweet, or email answer-
ing the question, “What does ESA mean to me?” Be heartfelt, be
funny, but above all be YOU. Your response may be featured on
the ESA website, social media, or promotional video so please
keep it rated PG (or at least PG-13). Be sure to provide your con-
tact details as there may be thank you gifts for those who partic-
ipate.
Submit your thoughts today at http://eventsafetyalliance.org/ES-
AMeans.
cover photo: drone demonstration
at Event Safety Summit 2017 by
Verity Studios taken by Nick Karlin
- Jacob Worek
Director of Operations for the Event Safety Alliance
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