Pope Francis' visit is the first by a pontiff to the Democratic Republic of Congo since that of John Paul II in 1985. But the incident that occurred in the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa the day before his arrival, is causing some people to cringe: the stage from which he is due to speak on [...]
As she watched construction workers dismantle the amusement park ride where her 14-year-old son died from a horrific fall, Nekia Dodd hoped no families will suffer as she has this last year. Tyre Sampson plummeted to his death from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower in ICON Park on March 24 – a ride described by [...]
Note: The following summary is a news extract made by Blumano via an English translation of the articles from G1 Globo News and Folha de Pernambuco regarding this story. This story also emphasises why it's important to always have a well-rehearsed and ready rescue plan in case of emergencies like this one. On the last [...]
Note: The following summary is a news extract made by Blumano via an English translation of the articles from Proyecto Puente and Tribuna regarding this story. The Puro Chuqui music festival scheduled to take place on February 18, was canceled by Civil Protection after the stage collapsed. Through social networks it was announced that the [...]
A new EU proposal document, prEN 17879 Event structures - Safety requirements has been put forward for consultation and is available for download from the websites of the EU national standardisation bodies. The scope contains: This European standard specifies the minimum requirements necessary to ensure the safe design, calculation, manufacture, assembly, operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance [...]
The new EU standard EN 17736:2022 Entertainment technology. Specifications for design and manufacture of aluminium stage decks and frames has been published and is available for download from the websites of the EU national standardisation bodies. The scope includes: This document specifies the safety requirements for planning, selection, production, intended use as well as testing [...]
A performer at Universal Studios Hollywood remains hospitalized after a stunt accident on the set of the WaterWorld show. According to a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson, it happened during an afternoon performance on Monday. Initial calls reported a possible drowning. “Our thoughts are with him as he receives care,” said the spokesperson. “Details surrounding the [...]
Ten people were injured after a roller coaster derailed in Fortaleza, Brazil, on Tuesday night Footage recorded by a woman who was injured showed the ride in the middle of its third lap as it was about to make a turn Authorities said the accident was sparked by a broken part in of the carts [...]
A witness at a Welsh theme park says screams were heard and rollercoaster carriages appeared "loose" in an incident that injured a man. Oakwood Theme Park, in Pembrokeshire, remains closed following the accident on its Treetops ride on Sunday. Dr Harriet Lloyd, from Carmarthen, was waiting for her husband and son, who were on the [...]
Four draft standards are available for public review and comment on the ESTA website at http://estalink.us/pr. The downloads are free. Please note the comment due dates, which are not all the same. The documents in public review are: BSR E1.76, Tensioned Wire Grids, covers the design and application criteria for wire-rope tension grids, including the [...]
