The Importance And Execution Of Proper Crowd Control

By Author: Robert Deans
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Crowd control is a vital element of planning any big event. Regardless of the sort of event, the people attending should be guided on which direction to head. You will also have to have some control over the numbers in any one particular place. Without the right crowd control in position the event could descend into chaos and this could jeopardize people's safety, the premises as well as the event's reputation.

In July this year 19 people were tragically killed as panic broke out at a German music festival. It's reported that the entrance for this festival was to blame, there was just one entrance via a tunnel.

This unfortunate incident highlights the need for having a number of entrances at events where large crowds are expected, and that an equal number of patron's are to be directed to each entrance. In addition, it demonstrates a restricted queuing area, for which there's no escape route, is extremely dangerous. The implementation of a crowd barrier can control and direct large volumes of people, which can stop people panicking in the event of an urgent situation.

When crowds ...
... aren't controlled properly it's easy for people to begin to panic and this spreads to those around. Even just a handful of people becoming worried over their safety can turn to panic and start to spread, this is when a once calm situation may result in chaos. This is how stampedes break out and people are trampled, often resulting in death, as witnessed in Germany this past year.

With distinct areas for crowds or queues this can ensure that any specific area does not get overcrowded. It is also vital that individuals can escape should panic break out - however panic usually occurs when too many people are confined to an area that's too small, so as long when the crowds are dispersed correctly, the chance of panic should be minimal.

A retractable barrier at the end of the queue can be useful in preventing too many people moving from one area to another all at once. When queuing to enter an event, ticket holders will want to get in the event as quickly as feasible. With a retractable barrier you are able to ensure a steady flow of people are allowed to enter the event, and that there is regular movement of the line, ensuring people don't become anxious or panicked.

If queuing is not avoidable check out some of the other methods to keep crowds entertained whilst they wait, perhaps entertainment or distributing drinks.

This article was written by R.Deans on behalf of Tensator, experts in crowd barrier systems and retractable barriers. For more info on crowd barrier systems and retractable barriers please visit Tensator.com