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Seven Tips to Set Up Crowd Barriers
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Seven Tips to Set Up Crowd Barriers

Crowd control barriers can help keep entertainers and the crowd safe at any venue or event. However, if they are not set up correctly, they can be more of a hindrance rather than a help. Fortunately, here are seven tips to help you to set up your crowd barriers for maximum safety and effectiveness.

When you are scheduling your events, you need to consider crowd control. Barriers need to be planned out according to the size of the crowd, and you will also need to plan to have sufficient staff on site. Remember that you will also need to include an emergency action plan in a worst-case scenario.

If you are directing spectators along your barriers, you will need to ensure that there is a visible path to follow. You will need signage to let people know where they need to queue, where they can buy refreshments or tickets and where the toilets and exits are located. This will help to keep everyone moving and the crowd in order.

Crowd management is not simply putting a few barriers up and forgetting about them. Your team needs to be adequately trained to ensure everyone is safe. Before the event, your team needs to know how to keep queues moving and ensure that everyone remains calm. The team also need to be prepared for emergencies or if there are any violent incidents.

Your crowd barriers also need to be set up well before your event. It is a good idea to plan to have your barriers set up at least several hours before you expect the spectators are due to arrive. It is almost impossible to set up effective crowd control measures if people are already milling around the venue.

Many venue organisers make the mistake of starting their crowd control measures at the entrance. While this may seem like a good idea, you need an open space of at least a metre or two at the venue’s entrance for safety purposes. This extra space is necessary for dividing the line or protecting everyone on-site in an emergency.

While straight lines look nice and neat, they are not the best use of the space. Having your lines with some curves and bends is a good idea. This will keep people from rushing the doors and causing a crush.

Unless you are anticipating a very sedate crowd, metal barriers tend to be a more practical solution compared to basic rope barricades. Metal barriers maintain the line and prevent your barricade from moving or collapsing.

Perth organisers should speak to us if you are planning an event and need crowd control barriers. We have a wide selection of crowd barriers to suit all events and venues. The Image Extra team is also on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have to assist you in choosing the crowd control barriers best suited to your needs.