Think back to the last large event you attended – what did the crowd control barricades look like? It’s likely that they were the heavy, metal bike rack types we’ve all come to know as the standard crowd control barricade. While these haven’t always been around, they are a necessary by-product of growing crowds and …
While many industries have made great strides in prioritizing safety, it still manages to slip through the cracks for some. Live events in the US, such as concerts and festivals, have no safety management protocols or standardization as of 2023! Crowd crushes are not things of the past; overcrowding and unmanaged crowds are two of …
Since 2020, our site visit opportunities have been limited to Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. We’ve missed getting out in the field to see our products doing their work, so with the re-emergence of FestForums in Santa Barbara, CA (a long time partner of OTW Safety) we headed down to CA as event sponsors …
According to Forbes, FestForums is “the conference for power players in the festival space.” Of course, we had to be there after not being in attendance for a few years. We wanted to learn with and from the best in the industry, so we made our way to Santa Barbara as 2023 FestForums event sponsors. …
The party is starting soon! Your next big event is quickly approaching and the need for crowd control is a given. Events bring crowds, and crowds need direction, right? You might start your planning by calling around for the best quote on renting barricades… but are roadblocked by potentially long wait times, heavy fees (and …
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A lot of work goes into planning a festival. Making your vision for a festival come to life and ensuring that it is done safely is no easy task – and in the early stages of planning, it can be overwhelming to think of everything that will need to be done before putting on a …
Many indoor music venues and outdoor festivals alike use multiple types of safety barricades to surround the perimeter of the event, clearly define entrances and exits, create separate areas for VIPs, designate areas for food and beverage sales, and protect the stage. OTW has provided safety barricades for many major concert venues and outdoor music …
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“Visual space is prime real estate— make sure you’re using yours to its full potential.” Barricades are meant to be seen. Whether by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, you want people to see them and know exactly where to go (or not go). This means you have a captive audience — but are you taking full …
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Barriers, barricades, and temporary fences are all crucial to organizations looking to hold large-scale events. Whether you’re planning an outdoor concert or a local college basketball game, it’s important to utilize crowd-control strategies to ensure the safety of everyone at the event. In the past, many organizations used steel barricades at large events, but these …
Here at OTW, we were delighted to attend the most recent Fest Forums event in Santa Barbara! As per usual, Fest Forums had some exciting speakers, including leaders of some very well-known festivals: Glastonbury, Woodstock, Burning Man and Sundance Festivals! Fest Forums are events in San Francisco & Santa Barbara to bring together all the …
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