Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse risks associated with large crowds.
- Identify and evaluate crowd management regulatory constraints and requirements.
- Identify and analyse general risks associated with the gathering of large crowds.
- Identify and analyse current and emerging situation-specific risks and assess their impact when planning.
- Inspect, or organise inspection of, venue and facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate risk assessment.
- Assess need for specialised security assistance or involvement of authorities in crowd management.
- Develop crowd management strategies.
- Establish maximum limits for admission based on analysis of risks and venue.
- Estimate expected crowd numbers based on historical data and current trends or attendance information.
- Consult with relevant stakeholders on crowd management approaches.
- Develop approaches that minimise identified risks.
- Evaluate and respond to broader management constraints and issues.
- Develop evaluation criteria for crowd management strategies in consultation with stakeholders.
- Develop crowd management operational plan.
- Develop and document crowd management procedures, including contingency procedures.
- Determine and document resource requirements for crowd management.
- Identify critical tasks and allocate responsibilities and timelines.
- Develop contractor specifications as required.
- Obtain approval for plan from relevant stakeholders.
- Provide operational information to staff and other stakeholders.
- Develop emergency crowd management procedures.
- Evaluate crowd management plan and procedures.