Safety
Crowd surge
A collective movement creating dangerous pressure, loss of balance, or compression among people.
Hazards
- A collective movement creating dangerous pressure, loss of balance, or compression among people.
Controls
- Design space and barriers, monitor density, communicate, meter entry, and preserve escape paths.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Design space and barriers, monitor density, communicate, meter entry, and preserve escape paths.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund