PET & ANIMAL EXPO SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2021
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The annual Pet & Animal Expo is a popular free community event run by Wyndham City. Highlights include the Animal Area which features animal tricks, and agility displays as well as an introduction to native wildlife. There are exhibitor stalls selling pet related products and services. This is an outdoor event and the community are encouraged to bring along their well-behaved dogs. Wyndham City Animal Management Team also are in attendance to provide information on responsible pet ownership and encourage registrations. Wyndham City is committed to providing a COVID safe event and Wyndham City will abide by all current restrictions and guidelines as set by the State Government of Victoria. Safety of our staff and residents is our primary focus in planning our annual Pet & Animal Expo. In development of this plan, we have produced two key documents which outline in further detail the event-specific public health measures and controls that we have considered and will implement. These documents should be read in conjunction with this COVIDSafe Plan for a detailed outline of the safety considerations of this experience: Pet & Animal Expo 2021– Risk Assessment (Appendix 1) Pet & Animal Expo 2021– Conditions of Entry (Appendix 2) The following actions will be implemented to mitigate the introduction and spread of COVID- 19 at the Pet & Animal Expo 2021 and are applied across the four COVIDSafe risk controls as set out by the Victoria State Government (https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-events). Wyndham City Events Unit will continually review this plan and update accordingly. Event Details Event name Pet & Animal Expo 2021 Wyndham Park – Entry via Wedge Street, Watton Street Werribee. Event location https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/wyndhampark Bump in – Saturday 11th September 2021 Date (s) of event Event Date - Sunday 12th September 2021 Bump Out – Sunday 12th September 2021
Duration of the event 10am – 3pm 10am – Event commences Timing of key event 10am – 3pm – Main Arena program activities 3pm – Event concludes This is an alcohol-free event and no alcohol will be available to Serving of alcohol purchase or be brought in Event website https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/petexpo Experience arranging a Blink, MSO Summer Symphony Concert, Parklife, Park Lounge COVIDSafe event Contact Information Registered Business name Wyndham City Council Business address 45 Princes Highway Werribee VIC 3030 ABN 38 393 903 860 Event organiser name and Events Team title Event organiser phone 03 9742 0902 number Event organiser email events@wyndham.vic.gov.au Liquor license type, number N/A and capacity Attendance and tiers Total expected attendees Up to 6,000 (4,000 at any one time) Expected peak attendees 4,000 (at any one time) Attendee demographic Families, Pet owners
Attendance number from previous years if the event 5,500 has been held previously Event Tier Tier 2 (Tier 1 or Tier 2) Venue Details Wyndham Park – Entry via Wedge Street, Watton Street Venue name Werribee. https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/wyndhampark Venue contact Wyndham City Council Venue site map Site Map included in document Venue site size (in square 41,000 m2 meters) Venue publicly accessible 13,975 m2 floor (in square metres) Maximum venue capacity: 5,000 Requested maximum number Up to 6,000 (4,000 at any one time) of attendees at the venue Venue vendors, sub- contractors, volunteers’ Approx 120 number Oversee exhibitors, contractors and attendees within event site. Event / venue workers key Ensure event is safe and everyone is adhering to COVID-19 roles and responsibilities restrictions There will be 3 Entry/Exit Points – Footbridge accessible from Number of entry / exit points Watton Street, Werribee Street under bridge and via Comben Drive. Venue access management Same as above – park is accessible via paths and ramps. arrangements
All COVIDSafe Event Plans must incorporate controls to mitigate the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission before, during and after the event. Consideration must be given to the following aspects of event planning when creating a COVIDSafe Event Plan to identify and mitigate public health risks: • Event oversight and administration • Attendee management • Cleaning and hygiene • Workers, vendors and subcontractor safety Oversight and administration Events must have an appropriate governance structure that incorporates communication of intent to all event authorities, detail of key people involved in the COVIDSafe Event Plan and key processes to plan and deliver COVIDSafe events. • How will you ensure general governance arrangements are widely understood by all facilitators of the event? • How will you monitor the Victorian Government’s latest public health advice and incorporate it into your planning? • How will you ensure that attendees are provided with key public health messages and advice to stay at home if unwell? • How will you enable clear and detailed record-keeping to facilitate contact tracing? • How will you assess and mitigate flow on implications to any surrounding local communities? General Governance Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Communicate the intent to hold the event to landowner Event Manager - Wyndham City Council Identify key times to review plans prior to the event Pets Events Team Identify staff member who will be responsible for Event Manager regularly reviewing and updating the COVIDSafe Event Plan Victorian Government’s coronavirus Event Manager website (www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au) checked regularly for legislative requirements, Chief Health Officer’s Directions and any other
specific restrictions that may apply. Frequently monitor Event the public health directions for Victoria for changing Manager/Venue regulations and restrictions, and adapt the plan as Manager necessary Other events in the same area considered which may Event use shared pathways and facilities – discussion with Manager/COVID venue manager around signage and notifications Marshals/Safety Officer Identify key workers who are responsible for Pets Events Team implementing the COVIDSafe Event Plan, including COVID marshals (to ensure that public health measures, such as physical distancing and general COVIDSafe behaviours are adhered to). Escalation processes in the event of breaches Contingency planning documented in the scenario that Pets Events Team there are any updates/changes to COVID-19 restrictions or that the event needs to be cancelled, including communicating the cancellation to attendees During Monitor COVIDSafe event strategies during the event at Event Manager/Site regular intervals (At the beginning of the event, hourly, Manager/Area prior to and at the conclusion of main acts / Wardens/COVID performances, prior to expected increases in attendee Marshals movement) Record information on all workers, contractors and Pets Events Team attendees to assist in contact tracing should it be required, including the time they arrive and leave. Conduct health screening of all workers, contractors Pets Events Team and attendees prior to the event or upon arrival, After Report any potential health concerns to the relevant Event Manager Government agency Communicate Expectations to Event Workers and Attendees Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Include all information including first aid posts and key Event Manager health messages to staff and suppliers/contractors in the Induction prior to the event Ensure key health messages are distributed to Pets Events Team attendees through social media and website, such as: - Advice to stay at home if unwell, or identify yourself as a contact of someone who has been unwell and who is being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
- Information on how to seek assistance if becoming unwell during the event (locate security, cleaners, event officials or first aid / in-event health workers) - Identification of first aid posts - Advice to maintain physical distancing - Advise enhanced public health measures that are in place at the event (consistent with Chief Health Officer Directions) - Encourage attendees to download the ‘Service Victoria’ app prior to attending the event - Advice to not attend the event if: i. You have been to any recently announced ‘hotspots’ if applicable ii. You have been in close contact with a person who is diagnosed coronavirus (COVID-19) positive iii. You are positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) iv. You have travelled overseas in the previous 14 days During Signs supporting COVIDSafe behaviours are maintained Pets Events Team and visible MC to reinforce COVIDSafe messaging to attendees Main Arena MC COVIDSafe messaging on event programs/event signage Security/All Staff Promote good hygiene practices at key points Pets Events Team (Amenities, food trucks, market stalls, entry points) Signs to be placed at entry points to the event and Pets Events Team discrete areas advising attendees not to enter if they are unwell or have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms Conditions of Entry to be placed at entry points stating Pets Events Team that the event organisers have the right to refuse entry and may insist that anyone with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms needs to leave the event and obtain coronavirus (COVID-19) testing as per health guidelines Record Keeping to Support Contact Tracing of workers, contractors and patrons Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Staff roster and onsite contacts sought from suppliers Pets Events Team All onsite suppliers to complete an online induction to Pets Events Team the event prior to their arrival onsite (includes information about COVIDSafety whilst onsite)
Staff, suppliers/contractors to check into the event with Pets Events Team the QR code provided at the entry points and on event documentation During Record the contact information of all attendees at the Pets Events event via QR code at entry points Team/Security A record of all on-site workers, including contractors Event Manager and volunteers will be maintained. This data will capture their name, contact details, arrival and departure times After Attendee records will be securely stored for 28 days, Event Manager not used for any other purpose, prior to being appropriately destroyed Impact on the Local Community Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Advice on event website re: COVIDSafety including Pets Events Team maintaining social distancing and any updates/changes to COVID-19 requirements Signage placed at venue 4-6 weeks prior to ensure Pets Events Team community are aware of event Advise local traders about event and expected Pets Events Team attendance During Number of attendees onsite and any crowding impact Event will be monitored. Security guards will be clicking Manager/Security attendees in and out and EMC will manage a live count to ensure capacity restrictions are adhered to Attendee Management Arrangements must be in place to ensure physical distancing is maintained throughout the event. All workers and attendees must be screened for coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms before the event, and first aid plans should incorporate the management of suspected coronavirus (COVID- 19) cases. • How will you ensure that physical distancing requirements are maintained during the event, including when alcohol is being consumed? • What measures will you put in place to screen for coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms? • How will you monitor the number of people at the event at any given time? • How will you incorporate the management of suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in your first aid plans?
Maintain Physical Distancing Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before A Conditions of Entry document will be displayed at the Pets Events Team entry points and available on our website ahead of the event which states that all attendees must comply with all current Victorian State Government restrictions Event evacuation plans consider coronavirus (COVID-19) requirements and therefore increased evacuation exits and assembly areas Process in place to manage patron/s who develops Pets Events Team symptoms (includes planning to send the person home in suitable and safe private transport so the risk of potential coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission is reduced) During Signage at entry points, amenities, food trucks and Pets Events Team market stall zones to remind attendees to ensure 1.5 metre distance between persons queuing Separate entries and exits within discrete areas of the Event Manager event used where possible Enough toilets will be available to avoid queuing Event Manager Queues and/or seating arrangements will be monitored All Staff to maintain physical distancing Queues to be managed at food vendor vehicles Area Wardens/COVID Attendees to be monitored by Area Wardens/COVID Marshals Marshals for physical distancing adherence Security at each entry point using clickers to monitor Event the number of people entering and exiting the event Manager/Security site Screening for symptoms of workers, contractors and patrons Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Event messaging (website, social media) to encourage Pets Events Team staff, suppliers/contractors and attendees to not attend if they are feeling unwell Symptom screening for staff, suppliers/contractors Event Manager prior to arrival / shift commencement via verbal/print questionnaire and electronic platform Staff will have completed an online COVID-19 Return to Event Manager Work module before being permitted to work onsite
During Staff declaration when they QR check in at the event Pets Events Team Frequent event messaging (MC, signage, social media) Pets Events Team to encourage staff, suppliers/contractors and attendees to advise a staff member if they have developed signs or symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) whilst at the event Appropriate measures in place for any Pets Events attendees/staff/suppliers who may develop or declare Team/Security symptoms Entry Points Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Multiple entry points established to avoid queuing and Event Manager ensure smooth attendee flow into the venue Signage placed at entry points to remind attendees to Pets Events Team ensure 1.5 metre distance between persons queuing During Queues will be monitored to maintain appropriate Security social distancing Security will ask attendees to check in using the QR Security code whilst they are in the queue to enter event site End of event or patron departure for the event Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Multiple exit points established to avoid queuing and Event ensure smooth attendee flow out of the venue Manager/Security During Crowd density will be monitored at key exit pathways All Staff/Security and points; however, the event is a come and go event so no mass exit is expected First Aid Plans Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Protocols for when and how to notify health authorities Event Manager of issues or suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have been documented Dedicated communication plans between first aid and Event Manager event organiser, security and cleaning workers via two- way radios have been established
Plans to respond to medical emergencies, while Event considering the movement through crowds and for Manager/Safety surge arrangements in the event of a public health Officer emergency, including mobilising appropriate workers to isolate suspected cases identified and documented in risk assessment Provide a dedicated space for isolation of symptomatic Event Manager attendees During Appropriate personal protective equipment available Event Manager/First for first aid and the provision of personal protective Aid equipment to persons displaying coronavirus (COVID- 19) related symptoms Contact with event workers, security and cleaners Event Manager maintained throughout the event via two-way radios After Records kept of each notifiable incident for the relevant Event Manager legislated timeframe Emergency services access Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Emergency services advised of the event occurring prior Event Manager to the event including providing site maps and identifying emergency access Plan has been established and will be communicated to Event Manager emergency services to ensure they are reasonable and have considered the appropriate coronavirus (COVID- 19) controls During Key event staff to be notified and aware when an Event Manager/All emergency service has been called to attend the event. Staff/ Safety Officer This will be managed by the EMC and communicated via two-way radios Area Warden/COVID Area Warden/COVID Marshal or Safety Officer to spot any emergency vehicles entering the site Marshal or Safety officer Evacuation Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Additional assembly areas established to ensure Event Manager physical distancing remains in practice Evacuation plans will be shared with staff, Pets Events Team suppliers/contractors
During In the event of an evacuation, security and event staff Event Manager/All will direct attendees to either the nearest or least Staff congested exit. Monitor to ensure any congestion is avoided In the event of an evacuation and attendees are safe in All Staff assembly areas, physical distancing will be encouraged as practically as possible Weather Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before For expected high temperatures and/or rainfall, Event Manager provisions for additional shelter structures may be implemented, ensuring that spaces under shelter have adequate room for physical distancing During Monitor shelters to maintain physical distancing All Staff If rainfall is imminent or commences, messaging around Pets Events Team where to shelter, and how to maintain physical distancing will occur via MC and social media Service of Alcohol Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before N/A During Cleaning and Hygiene A regular and thorough cleaning schedule must be implemented before, during and after the event with high traffic areas such as toilets and frequently touched objects such as door handles, counters and railings regularly disinfected. • How will you ensure that adequate provisions are made for handwashing and hand sanitation throughout the event? • How will you ensure that facilities are readily available throughout the event? • How will you make sure that frequently touched objects are cleaned regularly? • How will you make sure shared spaces like bathrooms are cleaned regularly?
Regular and Thorough Cleaning and Disinfection Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before All staff will be required to complete the online COVID- Event Manager 19 return to the workplace training module which includes advice on good hygiene practices Cleaners engaged to undertake pre-event cleaning of Event Manager communal facilities and high touch surfaces Appropriate personal protective equipment (including Event Manager masks) will be available if required Cleaning protocols established for discrete areas of high Event Manager foot traffic (amenities, food trucks) Bins provided for the safe disposal of hygienic materials Event Manager (e.g. tissues, towels, sanitary products) in toilets and dressing room to help reduce transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) During Frequent cleaning of high traffic areas and equipment Event Manager (amenities, water fountain). Cleaners engaged for duration of event After During the bump-out, a final clean of the event site, Event Manager discrete areas and facilities has been scheduled Hand Sanitiser and Hand Washing Facilities Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Hand washing / sanitising stations and practices to be Event Manager established for staff, suppliers/contractors and attendees as they enter and exit the event site and discrete areas within the site Hand washing / sanitising stations include clean running Event Manager water, liquid soap and paper towel. If hand washing facilities are not available, an appropriate alcohol-based hand rub will be available During Hand sanitiser and handwashing facilities will be Event Manager maintained throughout the event site for staff, suppliers/contractors and attendees
Workers, vendors, volunteers and contractors Workers, vendors, volunteers and contractors are essential in operating a COVIDSafe event. They must understand and be responsible for their personal distancing and hygiene practices, and support attendees to behave in a COVIDSafe manner. To enable this, they must undergo appropriate coronavirus (COVID-19) training and have access to suitable personal protective equipment. • How will you ensure that workers have access to appropriate personal protective equipment, and they receive training in its use? (see https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/infection-prevention- control-resources-covid-19 for further information). • How will you monitor the wellbeing of workers during the event? • How will you ensure adequate physical distancing is maintained between workers and attendees? • How will you make sure staff have undergone training on COVIDSafe Event Plan requirements for your event/venue? Event organisers and general event workers Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Staff will have completed an online COVID-19 Return to Event Manager Work module before being permitted to work onsite Staff will attend a Staff Briefing prior to the event and Event Manager given a staff briefing document which will include COVIDSafe information, expectations and requirements All onsite suppliers to complete an online induction to Pets Events Team the event prior to their arrival onsite (includes information about COVIDSafety whilst onsite) Event Information & Guidelines will be sent to all event Pets Events Team suppliers and contractors prior to the event which will include COVIDSafe information, expectations and requirements Appropriate personal protective equipment (including Event Manager masks) will be available for use by staff Communication plans established with cleaners, Event security, and first aid via two-way radios Manager/Area Wardens/COVID Marshals COVIDSafe Event Plans will be shared with all staff, Event Manager suppliers and contractors
During Crowd behaviour and movements monitored All Staff Ensure all staff, suppliers and contractors know that if Event Manager they develop any symptoms or feel unwell that they need to advise Event staff immediately Food and catering workers Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Event Information & Guidelines will be sent to food and Pets Events Team beverage suppliers prior to the event which will include COVIDSafe information, expectations and requirements Appropriate personal protective equipment (including Pets Events masks) will be available for use by contractors and Team/Safety Officer necessary food handling training etc completed Advising any food and beverage suppliers engaged that Pets Events Team all their workers need to be appropriately trained to prepare and serve food and beverages in compliance with COVIDSafe directions https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/food- safety and the Restricted Activity Directions During Monitor queues to maintain physical distancing. Cease Area operating if distancing measures cannot be maintained Wardens/COVID Marshals Cleaning workers Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Event Information & Guidelines will be sent to cleaning Pets Events Team workers prior to the event which will include COVIDSafe information, expectations and requirements Appropriate personal protective equipment (including Event Manager masks) will be available for use by contractors Communication plan established with event organisers, Event Manager security and first aid via two-way radios During Direct communication with first aid and security staff Event Manager maintained via two-way radios
Security workers Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Event Information & Guidelines will be sent to security Pets Events Team workers prior to the event which will include COVIDSafe information, expectations and requirements Appropriate personal protective equipment (including Event Manager masks) will be available for use by workers Communication plan to be established with first aid via Event Manager two-way radios and ensure security workers are trained to work at events Key areas identified so security can monitor crowd Event movements and density (static security points, mobile Manager/Security patrols) Crowd behaviour to be monitored for unwell attendees Security and first aid to be contacted when appropriate During Security staff to provide accurate details of any Security incidents, attendance numbers and any COVID related issues for event records Adequate personal protective equipment at entry Pets Events Team points if workers are engaging with attendees exhibiting possible coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms Security will monitor crowd movements and density Security (static security points, mobile patrols) Volunteers Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before N/A During After Deliveries Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Non-essential visits to the event site will be cancelled or Pets Events Team postponed with all deliveries to be scheduled prior to or after the event
Direct visiting delivery drivers and contractors will be Pets Events Team asked to provide details to be recorded, and must remain in vehicles utilising contactless methods such as mobile phones to communicate with event staff where possible Direct visiting delivery drivers and contractors to use Pets Events Team alcohol-based hand sanitiser before handling products being delivered During Delivery drivers and other contractors who need to Pets Events Team attend the event site are given clear instructions of requirements while they are on site Other workers (if any) Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before During Operational Spaces Events are often comprised of multiple discrete areas and/or spaces. These spaces may be external (e.g., transport hubs, ticket offices, training/practice facilities), front of house (e.g. toilets, retail outlets, grandstands), back of house (e.g. worker areas), or other spaces (e.g. fields of play, stages). • How will you demonstrate in your event plan that you can ensure workers, contractors and patrons can access the parts of the venue or event as required? Eg. ‘attendee zones’ or ‘staff only’ sections clearly demarcated. Public Transport: for large scale events, how will you incorporate public transport or engage with the Department of Transport? Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before This event encourages the use of walking to the venue and as such we do not anticipate additional use of public transport to access this event After
Car Parks Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Carparks close to event site listed on website for Pets Events Team attendees to identify entry/exits into the event (ingress) During Crowd movement and points of congestion to be Event monitored Manager/Security/Traffic Controller Ventilation - Indoor Spaces Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before This event has no fixed indoor spaces (buildings) being Pets Events Team used. Event Management Centre (marquee) and Dressing rooms (marquee) to be clearly signed with capacity at any one time Open marquees to ensure open air environment where Pets Events Team possible During Capacity limits of temporary structures (marquees) will Area be adhered to and monitored by COVID Marshals Wardens/COVID Marshals Food and Beverage Preparation and Service Areas Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Any food and beverage service will align with the Pets Events Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) Team/Safety Officer hospitality guidance and the Restricted Activity Directions and all vendors to be sent this link ahead of the event Attendees encouraged to make electronic payments for Pets Events Team food and beverage purchases Site plans to ensure queues for food and beverage All Staff outlets will not cross other foot traffic areas. Different areas for ordering and collection, and where possible, separate entry and exit paths During Queues to be monitored to maintain physical All Staff distancing. Cease food and beverage operations if distancing measures cannot be maintained
Other Queuing Areas Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Site plans to be developed to ensure queues will not All Staff cross other foot traffic areas During Queues monitored to maintain physical distancing. All Staff Cease operating if distancing measures cannot be maintained Fields of Play and Competition Areas Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before N/A During Main Arena – Attendee Seating & Viewing Areas Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Capacity around the arena to be determined based on Event Manager physical distancing requirements Entertainment program to be based on the size of the Pets Event Team arena and the performers’ ability to maintain physical distancing Site plan to accommodate instances where multiple Pets Events Team performances may happen simultaneously, areas have been spread out to prevent high-density audiences During Area Wardens/COVID Marshals to monitor attendees Area around the Main Arena to avoid potential crowding. Wardens/COVID Crowd density monitored. Cease performances if Marshals crowds cannot maintain physical distancing requirements Equipment, such as microphones have disinfectant Stage Manager wipe-down of equipment before and after use
Exhibitors Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Information about the event and any COVIDSafe Event Manager measures to be distributed to exhibitors’ pre-event along with agreements Site plans to space exhibitors safely across the site Pets Events Team Open marquees to ensure open air environment Pets Events Team During COVID-19 safety messaging to be placed in each Pets Events Team marquee Crowd density monitored Security/All Staff Physical distancing measures monitored in queues, ensuring queues do not cross foot traffic All Staff Cashless transactions encouraged Pets Events Team Non-Allocated Seating or Picnic Rug Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Pathways checked to ensure they are wide enough to All Staff allow the flow of pedestrian traffic while maintaining physical distance from seated people During Adequate space allowed in site plan for attendees to be Area seated whilst safely distanced. Monitored by Area Wardens/COVID Wardens/COVID marshals Marshals Physical distancing measures monitored in queues, All Staff ensuring queues do not cross foot traffic Event staff will be available to provide directions to attendees regarding the location of vacant spaces All Staff Other Operational Space Considerations Timing Plans / actions Responsible Before Ordering sufficient dressing rooms so no shared use of Pets Event Team spaces required During Dressing rooms will not be shared and no communal All Staff catering facilities
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