Fire Security and Preparedness for Large Scale Public Events

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Fire Security And Preparedness ForLarge Scale Public Events

BP Gustavo Benegas, Castrol (BP)World Cup HSE Manager


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Content

Tournament Overview

Host Cities

BP/Castrol Sponsorship Program

Large Public Events

Fire and Life Safety Planning and Management Proposed Format Strategy

Open Flames

Crowd Management

Emergency Medical Services

FIFA Plan

Liaison with FIFA

BP/Castrol Management Emergency Response Management

IMT Position

Perceived Risk/Threats


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Tournament overview

Tournamentdates 15-30June 2013

Opening Match in Brasilia

6 Host Cities

Total of 16matches

Final in Rio


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Host Cities


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BP Castrol Sponsorship Program

Full packages with overnight accommodations

Ticket and Hospitality

Ticket Only


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Large Public Events

Large Public events involve various risk factors associated with having

large numbers of people in one location. The primary risk factors are

the high occupant density, occupants that are not familiar with the

building, and in some cases darkness. These risks can be managed

through proper event planning and management.

Tents are considered buildings so they must meet most of the same

requirements.

Enclosed open areas must meet the same requirements as buildings.

Fenced open areas must have at least two exits.


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Fire and Life Safety Planning andManagement

Room Capacity: Must be in compliance with local regulations. Be aware that theoccupant load is the maximum capacity based on the net clear floor area.Stages and other obstructions, seating arrangements and the use of tables willdecrease the capacity. The type of event is also a determining factor

Exits: The number of exits required are based on the capacity. Exits mustremain unobstructed and provide clear access to the outside at all times. Wiresor cables are not permitted to be placed in front of exits or on steps. All wires orcables on floors must be properly taped down or covered to avoid trippinghazards.

The placement of stages, seats, equipment (including wiring), and securityarrangements affect the exits and access to exits.

Tent material must be properly certified as flame retardant. Some tents have

attached labels. When labels are not attached, sponsors, promoters, or otherproduction personnel must have documentation that certifies that the tentmaterial is flame retardant. Certification must be based on NFPA 701, StandardMethods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.


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Fire and Life Safety Planning andManagement (cont.)

Exit Notice: The person in charge of the place of assembly is required

to call the attention of everyone present, immediately before the

beginning of an event, to the location of exits and to state that the exits

are not locked. The person in charge must also announce the

following: "Notice. For your own safety, look for the nearest exit. In

case of emergency, walk, do not run, to that exit."

All materials used for decorations and theatrical scenery, including the

drop used behind stages, must be Class "A" rated for flame spread.

Sponsors, promoters, or other production personnel must have

documentation that certifies that the material meets this requirement.

Local Fire Department may ask to see these certificates prior to thestart of an event.


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Open Flames

The Fire Department must approve open flames used during public

assembly events for any purposes other than decoration and cooking

(unless otherwise noted). This includes, but is not limited to, any open

flame used in the course of a performance.

Open flames used for decoration and cooking must comply withapplicable regulations. Users are required to have adequate safety

precautions and follow apropriate procedures.

Small open flames used by outdoor performers, such as jugglers, are

approved based on case studies. Performers must be prepared to

demonstrate their safety procedures and may be required to haveinsurance certificates.


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Crowd Managers

Crowd Managers are responsible for maintaining clear exits, assuring

that there is no overcrowding, initiating a fire alarm if necessary,

directing occupants to exits, and general fire and life safety awareness.

A minimum of 1 Crowd Manager is required for every 250 occupants.

Crowd Managers may be comprised of ushers, house managers, gate

personnel, security personnel, police aides, or police officers.


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Emergency Medical Services

EMS is required for events based on the type of event and anticipated

crowd size. The number and level of EMS providers is determined by

applicable local authorities during pre-event planning.


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FIFA Planning

Fire Protection in place at stadiums (Smoke detectors, Alarm system,

Sprinklers system, Portable Fire Extinguishers

Stewards providing crowd management during evacuation, Fire

Fighting procedures, Security Control

Medical Facilities in-stadium

Removal process through available state ambulances


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Liaison with FIFA

External Area Brazil Authorities

Stadium Perimeter and

Inside Stadium Perimeter

FIFA Security and Stewards

Inside Stadium

FIFA Security and

Stewards

Inside Stadium

BP/ Castrol Hospitality AreaBP/Castrol Security


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BP/Castrol Management

Guest Management (Ratio 1 Host : Up to 20 Guests)

Host Training with specific procedures for Emergency Response

Medical Plan available covering all Staff and Guests

Agencies and Contractors vetted against compliance of corporateHealth & Safety requirements and local legal requirements

Complete Security Program 24x7

Emergency Response Structure 24x7


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Emergency Response Process for Con Fed2013

Inciden

t

Incident

Management

Team

Business

Support

Team

Executive

Support

Team

Ensures safety of responders

Manages incident impacts

Directs tactical response

Implements BST & CST decisions

Supports the IMT

Manages business impacts

Implements EST & CST decisions

Ensures business continuity

Manages Group-wide issues

Provides strategic direction to BST

Provides strategic direction to CST

Assures business continuity

Coordinates the overall

response to incidents and

issues at the country-wide level

and supports the three-tier

response system, if required/

requested

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Con Fed 2013 IMT

Brazil

BST

EST

CST

Brazil


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IMT Position

IMT

OSC

OSC

OSC

OSC

OSC

OSC On Scene Commander Locations

IMT Incident Management Team


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Perceived Risks / Threats

Petty Theft

Assault

Ultra fans Hooliganism

Racism/Xenophobia Substance Abuse

Kidnapping

Civil Disorder

Fire Car Hijacking

Road Traffic Accidents (Injury, Fatal)

Accidents

Natural Disaster

Terrorist Attack Stress

Contagious Illness

Food Poisoning


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