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Guidelines for Dance PartiesCasualtiesExperience from previous dance parties has shown that most casualties are from:◆◆◆◆◆◆◆heatstroke, dehydration, respiratory distresscuts from broken glassfainting and exhaustion from a mixture of hysteria, heat and alcoholthe abuse of drugs (both legal and illegal) and alcoholpatrons not knowing how to handle the effects of drug useepilepsy attacks brought on by strobe lightingoccasionally, trampling or crushing from crowd pressure at the stage barrier.Harm MinimisationAs part of the duty of care, dance party promoters are expected to act reasonably to encourageharm minimisation. Harm minimisation is an approach that aims to reduce the adverse health,social and economic consequences of alcohol and other drugs by minimising or limiting thehazards of drug use for both the community and the individual.Several options could be considered. A ‘check your mates’ campaign or similar could beprovided by promoters. Posters explaining how to handle the effects of drugs like ecstasycould also be set up in the toilets. Health promotion posters providing information on safe sex,sun protection and other issues could also be considered. Entertainment other than dancingcould be provided eg virtual reality machines, Internet, arcade games and socialising areas.On site security can help in spotting potential problems and escorting unwell patrons to thefirst aid station. Any patron concerned about symptoms from any drug use should be referredto the first aid post.Needle disposal containers and condom vending machines could be placed in the toilet area.Needle disposal containers are available from most medical supply wholesalers, HealthDepartment Needle and Syringe Exchange outlets, rural hospitals and some local Councils.The information on needlestick injuries in Section 6 of these Guidelines could be placed in thetoilet areas for the information of cleaning staff and patrons.Chill out areaIt is recommended that a ‘chill out’ area be set up either in or near the venue. Chill out areas should:◆◆◆◆◆◆◆have low profile, non-threatening supervision so that patrons are not scared away andpatrons with health problems can be spotted and treatedbe supervised by a person with first aid trainingbe quiet, well ventilated, cool and well litprovide chairs for patronshave electricity and drinking water availablebe physically separated from the main dance roomhave external access separate from the dance floor, if an ambulance is required.21
Guidelines for Dance Parties6. CLEANING UP AFTER THE DANCE PARTYIt is the promoter’s responsibility to liaise with the local Council and building owner to makesure that the venue and surrounding areas are left clean and tidy. Promoters could organisefor the clean up themselves, including the disposal of any needles and syringes, or ensure thatthis job is done by somebody else such as the venue owner or local Council. Clean-ups shouldbe completed within 24 hours of the event finishing. Cleaning up after a dance party will usuallybe a condition of any Council approval and some Councils will insist that the promoter pays forthe Council’s usual waste removal service.Needle and Syringe disposalNeedle and syringe disposal is becoming a problem at entertainment venues generally. Cleaningstaff should be trained by the venue owner, cleaning company or promoter in the risks of injury/infection from used needles and syringes and in safe work practices for collecting and disposingof needles and syringes. It is recommended that specialist or trained cleaning staff bespecifically used to clean areas, such as toilets, where needles and syringes are more likelyto be found. Heavy duty gloves, brushes and pans and approved needle disposal containersshould be supplied and cleaning staff should be educated about the advantages of beingimmunised against Hepatitis B and tetanus.Needle disposal containers or sharps containers come in different sizes and are available inthe metropolitan area from most medical supply wholesalers, some local Councils or theHealth Department Needle and Syringe Exchange outlets. Some container suppliers alsooffer a disposal service. In country areas, containers may be available from hospitals. Thelocal Council or Hospital can advise on disposal sites for needles and syringes.When collecting and disposing of needles and syringes, staff should follow these procedures:◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆wear heavy duty gloves or use a brush and panavoid touching the needle with your fingers or handspick up the used needle and syringe by the blunt end, away from the pointnever try to replace the protective cover of the needle if the needle is exposedbring the needle disposal container to the needle and syringe, never carry the needle tothe containerplace the needle disposal container on a firm surfaceput the needle and syringe in an approved needle disposal container with a wellsecuredlidmake sure the container is tightly sealed and put the sealed container in safe storage fortaking to a disposal site, or for disposal according to the arrangements or recommendationsof an approved sharps disposal service.22
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