Event Safety Insights Issue Two | Winter 2016 | Page 14

knowing where you are and where you want to go It’s important for patrons to be able to clearly identify exits, medical facilities and restrooms. eps’s flagpoles provide a durable and safety-focused solution for this. Engineered to withstand continuous winds over 40mph, they can be torn down in minutes with a small crew in case of a wind emergency. These flagpoles come with a base and ballast, and are not only used for signage but also artistic elements. The banners and flags can rotate with the wind, and also can accommodate lighting systems such as AirStar balloons. slippery grass and mud can cause serious safety concerns. Additionally, when turf gets damaged, this can create serious extra costs. There are special flooring products designed to prevent damage to natural turf while providing an even, nonslip surface for patrons to walk on. eps carries Terraplas, Terraflor and SupaTrak turf protection systems, which have been the industry standard for over 25 years. eps has worked with football, baseball and soccer facilities, interfacing with turf managers and production to ensure the best result possible after a show. Hexagon flooring, which conforms well to uneven ground and provides a light-duty drivable solution perfect for sponsor areas and tents. It also can form safe paths which can accommodate vehicles with pneumatic tires. creating safe places for pedestrians and patrons while ground protection protecting the turf for a safe work environment below Whenever there’s grass, there are unique safety and cost challenges. For some events, you may be inclined to wear shoes that don’t work well on grass. When there’s a threat of rain, 14 Stage pads, loading docks and paths for heavy equipment are all opportunities to improve safety for working personnel at events. eps’s ground protection options feature heavy-duty Are- eps america adds Terraflor to their comprehensive list of turf protection systems eps’s crowd control barriers work will with their GIGS Stage Barricade system eps’s Hexagon Flooring systems is ideal for tight spaces and uneven surfaces