The SAFETY Act Solutions

1. Who should apply for the SAFETY Act certification?

Organizations of all sizes with business or operations that could be affected by terrorism should consider applying for protection under the SAFETY Act. Certification is especially important for sports and entertainment venues, where the safety of patrons and event participants is paramount, and technology and risk mitigation strategies play a significant role in prevention.

2. What does the SAFETY Act do?

It encourages the development and implementation and use of anti-terror technologies and best practices.

3. What is the value of being awarded the Federal SAFETY Act designation and certification?

The act can provide protection from liability stemming from an attack.

4. What are the areas of focus when working toward the SAFETY Act designation and certification?

Areas include security policies and procedures, evacuation plans, cybersecurity, and the hiring, training, and management of employees and contractors.

5. How can Marsh assist sports organizations – venues, stadiums, arenas, teams, and leagues and other entertainment venues and destinations?

Marsh’s services in support of a SAFETY Act application focus primarily on risk management and crisis risk management, but can include post-event recovery support in the event of a terrorist incident. Our property risk, enterprise risk, crisis management, reputational risk, business continuity risk, and cybersecurity risk experts can work with you and your legal advisors to obtain liability protection under the SAFETY Act.