Crowd Control Management using Crowd control barriers

Crowd Management

We at Al Ameen have been renting out crowd control barriers for quite sometime. This article we will decribe what to do to ensure your planned events run smoothly.

As the size of public and special events grows, the planning role becomes more difficult for event organizers. In addition to making basic preparations for an event, organizers must also take public safety and security needs into consideration and be prepared to respond to anything that jeopardizes the safety and welfare of the attendees and staff.
 
To minimize risks, organizers must maintain sufficient safety precautions which are appropriate for the number of people attending the event. The bigger the event, the larger the security needs.

Because of injuries and deaths which have occurred at various events, event organizers are open to a new level of risk and liability. The ability to manage and control the people at any event, large or small, is a make-or-break factor in special events planning. 

Using effective principles, event coordinators can properly manage and control attendees and increase their chances of hosting an event free of safety problems.

To create a successful crowd management plan, a thorough analysis is needed for these factors:

• The type of event
• The attributes of the facility or location
• The size and makeup of the crowd
• Entry and exit points
• Communications
• Effective crowd control practices and tools

Crowd management occurs throughout the event, from pre-event to post-event. Prior to the event, advanced planning and training are needed. 
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 ​During the event, organizers focus on handling the internal and external crowds and providing security. After the event, responsible parties should regroup and document the lessons learned in order to plan for future events.

 The purpose of this article is to provide information that will help event planners and organizers create an effective crowd control management plan. This paper will provide an overview of crowd management practices, explore the use of crowd control barriers and related products, and look at case studies of successful crowd management at major events.
 
 The Crowd Management Planning Process –
An event organizer can craft a well-suited crowd management plan by following the principles established by other event organizers, and by accurately assessing the scope of the event, the threats posed to attendees, and the impact on the surrounding community.
 
Planning should incorporate consideration and understanding of the following:

• Event type (concert, charity event, political rally, etc.)
• Location (indoor, outdoor, urban or rural)
• Crowd size and demographics
• Architectural and environmental concerns (seating, perimeter fencing, and barricades)
• Security concerns
• Entrance and exit points
• Vehicle entrances and parking
• Ticketing processes
• Restroom facilities
• Concession needs

The single most complicating factor for any event is the crowd. A top priority for any organizer is to identify and minimize the potential risks posed by and to event attendees. The potential for human loss, as well as economic loss, making this a serious concern. 
The ability to direct the movement of the attendees throughout the venue, with the goal of mitigating personal harm and property loss, is accomplished through effective crowd management.

Crowd Control barriers or Police Barriers are mostly used in events for managing huge crowd in events.
One of the most established crowd control and management tools used by organizers is the interlocking steel barrier. These crowd control barricades provide both a physical and psychological line to keep people out of an area or to direct crowd movement. 
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Interlocking steel barriers are used along parade and marathon routes, at sporting events, political rallies, concerts, outdoor festivals, and other areas where large crowds gather. They come in standard sizes (2 meter, and 2.5 meter) and can be interlocked to create a unified line of varying lengths. When interlocked, the barricades are sturdy enough to keep people back without falling over.

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