Temporary Event Structures

This course provides an overview of temporary structures commonly used at live events, including stages, platforms, tents, fencing, scaffolding, barriers, and inflatables. Building on foundational principles from 'Introduction to Event Safety,' students will explore planning and safety considerations throughout all phases of a structure's planning, construction and use. The course addresses the principles of physics affecting such structures, including loads, anchorage, ballast, and stability; how ancillary systems and processes impact their assembly and use; and, the identification and control of related safety hazards and risks. By the end of the course, students will be able to assess the safety of temporary structures, identify potential risks, and describe appropriate safety measures.