According to CCTV media reports on the 7th, on the evening of April 28, local time, a performance venue collapsed in the state of Paraíba in northeastern Brazil. At the time of the incident, a concert was being held at the scene. As a result of the accident, 44 people were injured, two of them seriously. According to an announcement issued by the fire department, the premises will be closed indefinitely from April 29. At present, the cause of the accident is still under further investigation.
Recently
Concerts, music festivals, theatrical performances
and other performances, entertainment activities continue to rise
The rapid development of the national performance market
At the same time, it also buries potential safety hazards
Aging stage infrastructure
Lack of awareness of stage safety
and other series of problems appeared
Performance safety accidents caused by the collapse of stages, stands and other buildings
Occur
Cautionary Cases
01
On March 26, 2023, when a troupe performed in a village in Liaocheng, Shandong, the metal frame of the stage was blown down by a strong wind. Fortunately, no one performed at that time, and no one was injured, but some equipment was smashed and more than 10,000 yuan was lost.
02
A stampede occurred at a college concert On November 25, 2023, a stampede occurred during a concert at a university in Kerala, southern India. During the concert, there was a sudden rainstorm, and a large crowd rushed into the stands to take shelter from the rain. In the process, people fell and stampeded. The accident killed at least four people and injured more than 60 others
Changsha fire reminds
When holding a performance event
Organizers and regulatory authorities
You should be in good spirits
Prevent casualties
No detail can be sloppy
What do you need to prepare for the pre-show work?
What are the considerations in the workflow?
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Preparations
1. At all entrances and exits, there should be clear signs, indicating whether the nature of the entrances and exits is for personnel, equipment, props or mixed;
2. There should be clear, clear and eye-catching signs at all escape exits; 3. In all places where dark fields may occur, there should be emergency lighting, and the scope of the pedestrian passage should be marked with a reflective cursor, as well as the storage and moving areas of the equipment props that may be on the side of the road, and the hanging cables and the location of the operation switch should be marked with the reflector; 4. According to the characteristics of the performance and the venue, medical rescue drugs or personnel should be prepared;
5. The management party of the performance venue shall have an emergency record, and shall take necessary means and measures to evacuate the crowd to a safe place in a timely and effective manner in the event of an emergency such as crowding or fire. If necessary, the performance management should ask professional teams such as firefighting, public security, and first aid to be on standby during work activities.
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Considerations in the workflow
1. The first thing for performers to enter the venue should be led by the stage technical person in charge or the stage manager to familiarize themselves with the main structure and safety passages inside the theater; 2. Before and after loading, if the loading and unloading personnel are not familiar with the scene, do not walk around the theater at will, and pay attention to the safety of themselves and their working partners during the loading and unloading of props and scenes, and avoid scratches and bumps; 3. Before rehearsal, the actors should put fluorescent tape on the edge of the stage and some special areas to prevent the actors from falling and bruising;
4. The lamp must be fixed with a safety chain to prevent it from slipping. When the staff is working at height, the tools must be placed carefully and not dropped, and the high-altitude staff should also pay attention to their own safety;
5. Fire prevention in performance venues is the top priority, and the necessary fire prevention measures in performance venues include: fire doors, fire curtains, fire extinguishers, and smoke exhaust holes, which must be checked and replaced regularly;
6. When using the lift, the staff below must maintain good communication with the staff above;
7. All dangerous areas should be inspected and guarded by special personnel;
8. In the process of technical synthesis, if there is any change in the location and movement route of the props and scenery, all personnel (including the performance management party and performance-related personnel) shall be notified in a timely manner;
9. During the performance, non-stage performance related personnel should avoid entering the work and performance area (usually the stage performance area and the sub-stage), and if it is necessary to enter and exit, they should be led by the stage management personnel and follow the prescribed route;
10. The operation of stage installation, including lamps and lanterns, scenery props, if it involves high-altitude work, should be built in accordance with safety regulations, and operated by a qualified and experienced person, and ensure that the safety device is worn and installed in place before the personnel are hoisted;
11. The hoisting of stage lamps and lanterns and set props should be fixed and fastened in strict accordance with the safety specifications, and ensure that the cable is safe and free of hidden dangers;
12. The hoisting position of the lamp should be as far as possible from the adjacent curtain, so as not to ignite the curtain at high temperature during use;
13. The electricity used for stage lighting and set devices shall be connected and disconnected by a qualified person, and the person shall be responsible for the operation, and other personnel shall not operate it by themselves;
14. If there is a need to use open flames such as lighters, fireworks, gunpowder and other devices in the performance, it should be ensured that there are no flammable and explosive materials in the area used and involved, and personal safety will not be harmed; If there must be personnel or other equipment in the area, it should be ensured that the flame retardant protection measures for personnel and items are in place, such as fireproof paint on the set props or physical blocking protective devices; In the case of frequent use of large power consumption devices during performances, it is necessary to ensure that there is a usable backup power supply as far as possible to prevent performances and public accidents caused by sudden power failure;
15. The placement of props and scenery cannot block the safety exit signs; It is forbidden to stack items under the fire shutter;
16. If the electrical equipment and facilities in the performance venue touch liquid substances such as water, it will cause a short circuit in the circuit, or even cause an electrical fire, so it is forbidden to place liquid containers such as water cups in the power distribution cabinets, power receiving boxes, speakers, stage supervision tables and other areas of the performance venue, so as not to cause danger;
17. In the performance, the route planning of large platforms and sports props directly affects the safety and efficiency of scene changes, and the demarcation of areas in advance is conducive to the evacuation of the scenery change channels of the side platforms, ensuring the smooth passage and avoiding potential safety hazards caused by congestion. There is generally a certain storage area for set props on both sides of the stage, and the area should be reasonably planned during the performance and a safe evacuation channel should be reserved;
18. The address, contact information, working hours and scope of each member should be clear, and a work schedule should be formulated, so that the safety management personnel of the performance venue can find the person in charge of the accident at the first time to reduce unnecessary troubles and losses;
19. Regularly conduct equipment training and emergency drills in the performance venue, and hold regular safety meetings in daily work to ensure that hidden safety hazards are discovered in a timely manner.
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Source丨Guangzhou Fire Department
Editor丨Sun Gongliang
First instance丨Liang Zijing
Second Instance丨Yang Fen
Third trial丨Zhang Zhijun
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