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 …
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. …
OTW has been busy this year! While unpredictable for many – with ups, downs, and somewhere-in-betweens – OTW Safety has had a year full of incredible opportunities, learning experiences, and customers – old and new. Here’s a quick recap of some of the things we’re most proud of for 2022 (and don’t miss the video …
Can crowd control barricades make or break an event? If you can’t answer that question, then you’ll want to take a look at the before and after pictures below (keep on scrolling). The Billboard Barricade has long been the barricade of choice for a number of sporting events across the USA. From Bouldering and Rock …
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Social gatherings are a core part of most people’s lives. They may occur at a restaurant, a concert, or at the zoo— and if you are hosting any sort of event, it is crucial to handle crowd control properly in order to keep everyone safe. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned. The recent Astroworld …
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Times are tough for everyone; manufacturers, companies and customers alike have all fallen victim to the storm of delays and frustrating shortages that have stricken countless industries as of late. At OTW Safety, we get it. We have, unfortunately, not been an exception to these piling issues. Supply chain disruptions have made it difficult to …
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If you have ever been on a worksite, you are likely familiar with the orange safety fence that often surrounds the it, whether the fence is mesh or made of barricades. This safety fence is intended to act as a warning to those that might come near and prevent them from entering the work area, …
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Whether you are setting up for an event, directing a crowd, or simply trying to keep the public safe, utilizing the right, reliable safety barrier fence is extremely important. Not only do they help avoid chaos and confusion, but they help by keeping people from getting hurt. That being said, there are several different types …
Events are one of the best ways to build your brand, meet new customers, and create a memorable and fun experience for everyone involved. However, actually planning, organizing, and executing an event can be a daunting task. To begin, it is first necessary to define the goals of your event. Do you want to host …
Who doesn’t love a few days of food, fun bike demos, music and gorgeous trail biking? Every year, outdoor and bicycle enthusiasts gather for the Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival to check out world-renowned bikes, explore the area, and have fun! Although the festival looked a little different this past March, participants weren’t going to let …
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