by Manon Gijbels | Jan 23, 2023 | Blog
Severe weather, such as a sudden weather change, strong winds, or lightning, is always one of the biggest safety risks for large outdoor events. When a storm approaches while thousands are enjoying themselves, their safety and health is your responsibility. It is...
by Manon Gijbels | Jan 9, 2023 | Blog
Australia has closed off 2022 with huge festivities to celebrate the new year. Millions of people gathered at beaches, riverbanks, and harbors to enjoy the multi-million-dollar firework displays. Sydney and Melbourne had crowd incidents in the hour before the...
by Manon Gijbels | Dec 9, 2022 | Blog
November was a busy month for Event Safety Institute Australia! Not only did we complete the incorporation of the company, we also delivered the first genuine Keith Still ‘Introduction to Crowd Science’ course and held a seminar to celebrate the new company. Syan...
by Manon Gijbels | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog
A concert of US R&B artist Steve Lacy led to chaos in Melbourne after fans surged to the entrance of John Cain Arena. The incident did not lead to serious injuries, but did raise questions about the crowd safety management. A thorough risk analysis should give...
by Manon Gijbels | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog
Since November 2022, ESI Australia has delivered the genuine ‘Introduction to Crowd Science’ course developed by prof. G. Keith Still in Australia. Following the successful first course in Sydney, we have new dates planned in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.Our first...