Learn the lessons from the Dreamspace tragedy

19 February 2010

It's almost four years since Dreamspace, a large inflatable art installation about the size of half a football pitch, came loose from its moorings in a park in Chester-le-Street, killing two people and injuring 27 others.

Its creator, Maurice Agis was charged with gross negligence manslaughter as well as an offence under Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Further charges under the Act were brought against exhibition promoters, Brouhaha International Limited, and the owners of the park, Chester-le-Street District Council.

A unique opportunity to debate the key issues relating to the Dreamspace case is being organised by IOSH on 24 March 2010 at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

Pam Waldron, Head of Operations for HSE’s Field Operations Directorate in the North East, and Neil Malkin, Senior Investigating Officer for Durham Constabulary, will outline details of the circumstances and failures that led to the tragedy, the investigation and the Crown Court trial.  Other high profile speakers will talk about what you need to know to run events safely, from managing crowds effectively to liaising with the emergency services and contingency planning.  This is one not to miss.

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