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Crowd Safety - some issues
Paul Wertheimer (Crowdsafe® 2003) quotes Mick Upton from his paper "Crowd Management and Risk Assessment on the dangers people may face in the pit"
Paul Wertheimer then goes on to say "What is Mr Upton telling ? He is telling us something very scary, something that the average concert goer does not comprehend. In an extreme crowd crush situation, ones chances of surviving without injury, if at all, may be determined in a matter of 180 seconds" - that's a pretty subduing point isn't it? Given the general free for all for those coveted front of stage places this is a serious issue - and one that currently isn't being addressed properly by any of us.  The DCMS Government Report
The report fell short of taking any action against touting and continues to rely on good will. Report  Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Some info about the new act due to come into effect in April 2008 Access here  The Event Safety Guide - The Purple Guide - this is the guide the professionals are using.
Access here  UK statistics on accidents and incidents
There have been a few - have a look at some that have happened in the UK over the years Article  Crowd Safety
What can happen? where are the 'danger spots? what do you need to be aware of to keep yourself safe? Article   Ticketing Nightmares
Always a nightmare for most of us. Now it appears that legit companies are jumping on the bandwagon and auctioning tickets. Lots more info here  Door Supervisors or monkeys?
What can we say about the evolution (or not) of the bouncer? You decide  Crowd Surfing / Moshing
Why are they trying to ban it? should you do it? what risks are there for you and for others? Have a look at some facts Article  Reports and Papers
Some useful papers including a report into Donnington 1988 and Roskilde in 2000 and a booklist. More  What's our responsibility? When Safety Fails
What happens when things do go wrong - mercifully rare- but we should never forget Access here  Featured Safety Issue
Iggy does it again! Another stage invasion - more fans put at risk and public safety compromised again. Our Feature  Useful Contacts
Some contact details for some of the major security/stewarding companies Contact details  Are you feeling stressed out or depressed, suicidal?
If you feel it's all hopeless you really aren't alone, here are some resources that can help you. More   Keeping concerts and festivals safe
How can that happen? what do the powers that be need to be doing? Access here Industry Supporters
Which industry professionals support concert safety and Music Not Mayhem? Industry Responses  Our Festival Survival Guide
Tells you everything you need to know to keep youreslf safe and enjoy your festival experience. Access here  Are you going abroad for a gig or festival?
We have a few tips on surviving the experience and getting the most out of your trip. Access here
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If ever a picture said a thousand word this one certainly does - how often do we all get lulled into that false sense of security in a dense crowd? I think we all do it or have done it. But do have a think about this: