News: Safety

Pending tropical storm prompts evacuation of South Korea’s troubled World Scout Jamboree

Plagued over recent days by soaring temperatures, sanitation issues and inadequate catering, leading to some national contingents leaving the site, the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea…

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Aug 8, 2023 ByNigel Benton Events / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Adventure Travel Trade Association releases 2023 Annual Industry Report

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released its annual Industry Snapshot Report which shows that adventure travel has largely recovered from the economic effects of…

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Jul 31, 2023 Environment / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

International Maritime Organisation partners with World Health Organization anti-drowning campaign

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has joined a new global campaign led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to combat preventable drowning deaths. Launched at an event in the…

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Jul 26, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Delhi Gym Association issues statement following death of man from treadmill electrocution

A 24-year-old man has died of electrocution while using a treadmill at the Gymplex Fitness Zone in Rohini, Delhi, India. Police have named the victim as Saksham Pruthi, who worked for tech…

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Jul 26, 2023 Fitness / Safety /

 
 

Singapore Sport and Sport Integrity Australia enhance their links

Members of Singapore Sport and the Singapore Sport Institute visited Sport Integrity Australia this week to share ideas and learn from each other. The delegation, comprising staff who…

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Jul 22, 2023 Education / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

FIFA employs ‘concussion spotters’ for the first time in a Women’s World Cup

FIFA is employing ‘concussion spotters’ for the first time in a Women’s World Cup after their successful debut at the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year. The…

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Jul 21, 2023 Events / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

More than one million tickets sold for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup 

Football Australia, the Member Co-Host Association for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™, has announced that more than one million tickets have been…

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Jul 20, 2023 Events / Safety / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre installs AI Life Sense Alert System

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Management Limited (HML) is installing a new AI Life Sense Alert System in 61 accessible toilets of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre…

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Jul 11, 2023 Events / Safety / Technology / Venues /

 
 

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