By Joe Bebon, EditorSep 13, 2023Emergency Preparedness, Maintenance and Operations, Safety, Sustainability/Business Continuity
Updated: Sep 13, 2023
TheInternational WELL Building Institute(IWBI) has awarded its WELL Health-Safety Rating to Crypto.comArena, home of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, the NHL’s LA Kings, and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks.
“As an organization dedicated to delivering the most memorable sports and live entertainment experiences,Crypto.comArena has been at the forefront of adopting stringent cleaning and safety protocols and was the first NBA, NHL, and WNBA Arena to receive the GBAC Star Facility Accreditation in June of 2020,” saidLee Zeidman, president ofCrypto.comArena.
“This [WELL] recognition is further evidence of our commitment to ensuring thatCrypto.comArena strives to not only be one of the safest arenas possible, but also promotes an environment that supports the health and well-being of our employees, tenant teams, artists, promoters, guests, and partners.”
To achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, AEG, owner and operator ofCrypto.comArena, met rigorous requirements related to its operational policies, maintenance protocols, and emergency plans. The WELL Health-Safety Rating includes more than 20 features designed to help organizations keep spaces clean and sanitized; provide essential health benefits and services; communicate health and safety efforts; ensure they have adequate emergency preparations and programs; and assess the facility’s air and water quality.
“Sports and entertainment venues likeCrypto.comArena anchor communities large and small, giving us places to cheer on our hometown teams or see our favorite performers,” saidRachel Hodgdon, president and CEO of IWBI.“By achieving the WELL Health-Safety Rating, AEG made sure it’s also a place that enhances our health and well-being. Thanks, AEG, and congratulations!”
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