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Drugs and Alcohol at Events

Issues resulting from alcohol and drugs use can result in the user overdosing, the user putting themselves in the way of harm or violence being committed by or against the user from / to other event goers and staff.

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Drugs and Alcohol at Events | International Advice

Specialist: Alastair Kleissner

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Alastair is a Chartered member of IOSH who hold a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, a Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice and a Level 5 Award in Crowd Safety Management. He has over 20 years' experience working in Film, Theatre, and Events after gaining a BA in Technical Theatre and Stage Management from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He specializes in supporting productions particularly in CDM compliance and rigging safety. Alastair sits on the ABTT Safety Committee and is a full member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management. He is currently responsible for supporting clients both in the UK and around the world on a variety complex projects in both the TV/ Film industry and the Events world.

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Article last updated on Mar 26th, 2026

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