News: Safety

European Commission move to restrict microplastic use set to impact infill used in synthetic turf systems

The use of recycled rubber and plastic as an infill for artificial turf systems may well be impacted by recommendations from the European Commission (EC) to introduce restrictions for the…

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Sep 9, 2022 ByNigel Benton Legal / Play / Safety / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

World Athletics announces postponement of Nanjing’s World Indoor Championships to 2025

World Athletics has advised that the Chinese city of Nanjing’s hosting of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, originally due to have been staged in March 2020, will be further…

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Sep 2, 2022 ByNigel Benton Events / Government / Safety / Sport /

 
 

24/7 Software continues international expansion with Australasian launch

Cloud-based operations and safety management platform 24/7 Software has announced the acceleration of the expansion of its global footprint in Australian and New Zealand. The Florida,…

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Sep 1, 2022 Entertainment / Safety / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Legoland announces significant investments for Malaysia while also investigating ride malfunction in Germany

Aligned with the Malaysian Government’s efforts to revitalise the country’s tourism industry, Legoland Malaysia Resort - the first Legoland theme park in Asia - is making…

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Aug 17, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Finance / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Command centre ready to manage Qatar World Cup operations

With 100 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, details of the Aspire control and command centre, which will monitor operations during the tournament, have been revealed.…

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Aug 13, 2022 ByNigel Benton Events / Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Hong Kong’s new quarantine rules make no difference for the exhibition industry

While the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) welcomes the decision of the HKSAR Government to reduce hotel quarantine for inbound travellers, it notes that…

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Aug 11, 2022 Events / Government / Safety / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Hong Kong Sevens set to return for first time since 2019

The Hong Kong Rugby Union has advised that it has received approval to proceed with the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in November this year. Set to return for the first time in…

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Jul 31, 2022 Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Performers injured by falling LED Screen at Hong Kong concert

Two dancers and a patron have been injured during a concert in Hong Kong as a result of large video screen falling from its mountings above the stage. The accident occurred during a…

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Jul 29, 2022 Entertainment / Safety / Venues /

 
 

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