SPECIAL EFFECTS, FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS

SPECIAL EFFECTS, FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS

Fog effects:

1) Heated fogs

2) Cryogenic fogs

3) Mechanical fogs

• Only approved fluid can be used

• It is forbidden to add perfumes and coloured pigments

• A Health and Safety Risk assessment must be conducted on the substances used to produce the fog

• Fire-safety precautions are needed: the component of the machines can get very hot

Lasers and Ultraviolet light:

• To avoid eye injury and skin burns the exposure limits must be respected

• Positioning: a minimum height of 3 m above the highest dance platform is required

Fireworks and Pyrotechnics

• An authorisation by the Explosive Act 1875 (EA75) is required

• Home-made fireworks and Pyrotechnics are illegal: recognised manufacturer

• They can only be fired via a control system

• They can only be fired by an experienced operator

• Positioning: respect the adequate safety distances

• Inspection of the effects and their positioning is needed

CAMPING

• Provided within the event site

• Services (medical facilities, water supply, toilets) must be available for the whole length of the event 24hours a day

• SITE DESIGN: break the camping areas into smaller areas to

- allow the management of each area

- provide information and communication

• Maps and key-information must be easily available

• Provide adequate lighting (higher level of lighting toilets/information areas)

FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

• Ensure that all people with special needs are able to attend

• Facilitate the access through ramps and larger parking areas

• Provide reserved areas with a clear view of the stage

• Provide special facilities and assistance

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