How to Effectively Manage Crowds with Crowd Control Barriers
A crowd can be dangerous in the right circumstances, causing stampedes and trampling that can injure or even kill innocent bystanders in large crowds. To ensure crowd safety at events such as concerts, sporting events, and protests, it’s often best to use crowd control fencing in conjunction with security guards to keep individuals within the fenced area safe while keeping them contained and separate from other groups of people in the surrounding area. Here’s how to effectively manage crowds using crowd control fencing to create a safe environment at your next event. Why do you Need a Crowd Control Fence? Crowd control fences are typically used for major events that draw large numbers of people. These types of events often have safety and security concerns. So the fences provide a physical barrier between the crowd and the event area. By limiting access to certain areas, the fence helps maintain order in an otherwise chaotic environment. In addition, they can be used as a barricade a...