Panics

Question 1

Good practices for panics (4)

Answer 1

• engineering and design good practice
• internal crowd behaviours
• managerial good practice
• research

Question 2

Engineering and design good practice (2)

Answer 2

• seating reduces risks compared to standing

- capacity issues for gates and exits.

Question 3

Internal crowd behaviours (3)

Answer 3

• self monitoring through leaders and communications
• chants to stop pushing
• awareness of options in advance of problem

Question 4

Managerial good practice (3)

Answer 4

• regular vigilant attention to exit and entrances
• announcement systems
• ability to halt entertainment/game immediately

Question 5

Research (1)

Answer 5

• practices and trails of systems

Question 6

Definition of panics

Answer 6

A reaction involving terror, confusion and irrational behaviour, precipitated by a threatening situation.