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Guidelines for Dance Parties◆◆◆◆◆be capable of recognising potential fire hazards and suspicious packages and reportsuch findings immediately to the Security Controllerimmediately follow any instruction given in an emergency by a Police Officer or the SecurityController, or in the case of fire, instructions from the Station Commander or IncidentCommander of the Fire Brigadesreport to the Security Controller any damage or defect which is likely to be a threat topatron safetyassist as required in the evacuation of the venue, in accordance with the evacuation planbe aware of venue policies, procedures and regulations, and help prevent breaches ofthese policies and venue regulations.SECURITY OPTIONSSome security options that promoters could consider depending on the location and environmentof the dance party are:◆◆◆◆◆door searches of persons and any accompanying propertyuse of metal detectors at point of entry to detect weapons and nitrous oxide bulbspatrolling of car parks, thoroughfares and the immediate area of the venue. This will helpreduce the risk of noise annoying neighbouring areas, reduce anti-social or dangerousbehaviour, and assist in bringing help to ill or injured patrons who may be nearbyclearly set starting and finishing times and controlled ‘pass out’ conditions.reduced use or total banning of glass drinking vessels, bottles etc (a glass freeenvironment).PassoutsIf ‘passouts’ are issued, it is recommended that patrons be subjected to the same securitychecks on re-entry as they were on first entry.Some patrons may use passouts to leave the dance party to obtain banned items such asdrugs and then try to return to the party. Passouts are not recommended for under 18s danceparties. If passouts are not available, patrons should be warned before they enter the venuethat if they leave the party they may not be re-admitted. Pass outs could be issued in the formof an arm band to make losing them more difficult.A secured outside area could be set up to minimise or eliminate the need for passouts.Thisarea could also be used by people who have been refused entry and are waiting to be collected.19
Guidelines for Dance Parties5. ORGANISING FIRST AIDWhenever large numbers of people get together, qualified first aid personnel should be inattendance. First aid personnel are often supplied by St John Ambulance Australia but otheragencies, such as the Red Cross, are available. Some promoters also prefer to arrange forother health professionals such as medical practitioners, registered nurses and paramedics tobe present. St John Ambulance officers are volunteers but they rely on donations to buytraining equipment and medical supplies. The number of first aiders and first aid posts will varywith the type of event. The numbers below have been suggested by St John Ambulance Australiaas a guide.PATRONS First Aiders First Aid Posts*500 2 11000 4 12000 6 15000 8 210000 12 220000 22+ 4* The number of first aid posts required would depend on what first aid room facilities are available.Every venue should have at least one room where there is power and running water.An alternative option to several first aid posts is to have a major central first aid post with rovingteams of first aiders. While first aid personnel are recommended for all dance parties, first aidersmay not be needed for events smaller than 200 patrons if they are held close to ambulance centresor hospitals. When no official first aider is present, security staff or some other person should bemade responsible for taking care of first aid arrangements for patrons, such as arranging transportationto a hospital. The role of the person(s) responsible for first aid should be clearly set out.The Ambulance Service of NSW must be advised of events, especially those involving largenumbers of patrons, regardless of the particular first aid arrangements that are made. Pleasesee Section 2 for details on ambulance services.First Aid PostsFirst aid posts should be easy to see and identified by an illuminated sign at night. Theyshould be easily accessible to patrons, dance party staff and ambulance officers. An ideallocation is near the main entrance. First aid posts should be located in quieter areas awayfrom the music, laser shows and crowds, such as near to ‘chill out’ areas.First aid kits must be kept in accordance with the Australian Standard for the size of the crowdexpected. First aiders will usually bring the right first aid kits as part of their service.20
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