Case Study: Cable Protectors for Parades

A site safety survey can transform the safety of any event location. Imagine your business hosting an outdoor gathering, where critical cables run across busy walkways—one misstep can lead to costly injuries and ruined reputations. This case study shows how our safety survey identified and solved real hazard issues, helping an entertainment venue's operations run smoothly and safely. By learning how we helped, you can see exactly how a site safety survey improves employee safety, prevents accidents, and protects your bottom line.

Why It Matters

We partnered with a large entertainment and event management company in the southeast United States. This company manages public events, parking logistics, and large-scale crowd control for parades and outdoor gatherings. With thousands of guests attending their eventsand dozens of employees working behind the scenes, the safety stakes are high.

Hazard Analysis

During our survey, we observed a critical hazard: exposed cables in parade and parking areas. These exposed cables created dangerous trip and fall risks for employees, guests, and contractors moving through crowded event spaces. Left unprotected, these hazards could easily result in severe injury, major property damage, and significant lost work time.

Recommendations

Our team recommended a heavy-duty, low-profile cable protector, capable of handling high traffic with minimal disruption, such as the 5-Channel Guard Dog Low-Profile Cable Protector. Installing these protectors immediately addressed the risk, delivered compliance with safety regulations, and allowed the facility to continue safe operations during major events. With our solution, the client received clear, actionable advice and the exact equipment needed to protect their workforce and visitors —making it easy for management to make safety improvements quickly.

Failing to address cable hazards could result in the following fines and workersʼ compensation costs:

• OSHA fines for trip-and-fall hazards: up to $13,494 per violation.
• Workersʼ compensation claims for trip injuries: average payout of $20,000-$30,000 for lost wages and medical bills.

• Additional fines of $300-$2,000 per violation for failing to report or remedy safety issues
• Liability for all medical costs and lost time in the event of a work-related injury when safety standards are not met

By addressing this critical hazard with Justrite Safety Group's expert recommendations, our client avoided costly claims, improved their employee safety, and proved their commitment to providing a secure event environment for everyone.