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FSEG WAYFINDING SURVEY
The Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG) of the University of Greenwich in the UK is undertaking an international study into human factors associated with wayfinding and the interpretation of wayfinding signage. As part of this study, FSEG have prepared an … Continue reading
FSEG YOUTUBE Channel passes 200,000 views
The FSEG YOUTUBE channel has just passed a major milestone – over 200,000 video views of FSEG featured fire research output! This has been achieved with a presence of just under 3 years on YOUTUBE – Well done to the … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, Accident and Disaster Management, Crowd Safety, Evacaution, Fire, Ship Evacuation
Tagged costa concordia, crowd dynamics, evacuation, fire, safety
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Passenger Ship Evacuation Seminar – 30 November 2012
Announcing a 1 day seminar at the Royal Institution of Naval Architects concerned with Passenger Ship Evacuation presenting the results of the SAFEGUARD project. SAFEGUARD, a 3.5 year (April 2009 — Dec 2012) EU FP7 project focusing on issues associated … Continue reading
Storing Petrol at Home
Given the recent UK government advice concerning storing petrol at home it is worth reviewing the legal and safety advice related to domestic storage of flammable fuels. The storage of petrol or diesel at home is potentially a very dangerous practice. … Continue reading
Comments on the Costa Concordia Grounding 13 January 2012. Part 3: Repercussions for Passenger Ship Safety — written by Prof Ed Galea, 20 January 2012 18:15
As in most disasters of this type, so soon after the incident, information concerning the nature of this incident is far too sketchy to draw any firm conclusions. Indeed, at the time of writing there are more questions than answers. … Continue reading
Posted in Evacaution, Ship Evacuation
Tagged costa concordia, evacuation, Safeguard, safety
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Comments on the Costa Concordia Grounding 13 January 2012. Part 2: What do we currently know about the Costa Concordia Incident — written by Prof Ed Galea, 19 January 2012 11:40
As in most disasters of this type, so soon after the incident, information concerning the nature of this incident is far too sketchy to draw any firm conclusions. Indeed, at the time of writing there are more questions than answers. … Continue reading
Comments on the Costa Concordia Grounding 13 January 2012. Part 1 The Ship Evacuation Process — written by Prof Ed Galea, 20 January 2012 11:00
As in most disasters of this type, so soon after the incident, information concerning the nature of this incident is far too sketchy to draw any firm conclusions. Indeed, at the time of writing there are more questions than answers. … Continue reading
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Tagged costa concordia, crowd dynamics, evacuation, safety
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Stay safe on bonfire night!
Tonight is Bonfire night, follow these guidelines, enjoy the festivities and stay safe! Don’t start your own bonfire, safest way to enjoy the festivities is to go to an organised display. If you are going to set off your own … Continue reading
Duisburg Love Parade Crowd Tragedy 24 July 2010 — written by Prof Ed Galea, 25 July 2010, 14:00
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and loved ones of the 19 people killed in the tragic incident at the Duisburg Love Parade on the 24 July 2010, and our best wishes go to the 340 people who … Continue reading
Posted in Crowd Safety
Tagged crowd disaster, crowd dynamics, duisburg, love parade, panic, safety, stampede
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