Pyrotechnics drama: viewer at Post Malone Show seriously injured!

Pyrotechnics drama: viewer at Post Malone Show seriously injured!

At a concert by the "Big A - Stadium Tour" by Post Malone and Jelly Roll in Rogers Center in Toronto, there was a shocking incident. A spectator, Bre Bartlett, was injured by pyrotechnics when a spark landed on her head and caused visible burns. The incident occurred during the song "Save Me", and videos in which the incident was recorded received great attention to more than three million on Tikok. On the recordings, smoke from her scalp was even visible, which illustrates the severity of the injury. Photos show the painful injury, and comments from users range from compassion to urgent advice that Bartlett should contact the artists or a lawyer. Bartlett, on the other hand, plans not to take any legal steps, but would like to draw attention to the dangers of pyrotechnics. This debate about pyrotechnics raises questions about the reasonability of such effects in existing security defects. According to oe24.at, other affected people have already reported, which refers to a worrying incident.

pyrotechnics: risks and legal framework conditions

pyrotechnics is not only a popular element at concerts, but also often at football games. But the dangers associated with the use are considerable. Pyrotechnic objects such as Bengalos can reach temperatures of up to 2000 degrees Celsius and create intensive smoke development. According to anwalt.de, such effects can be classified as an administrative offense if there are injuries or damage to material. In these cases, legal consequences can lead to dangerous bodily harm to high fines or even prison terms.

The legal provisions are determined in Germany by the Sprengstoffget (SprengG) and the explosive regulation (SprengV). For example, punishments from six months to ten years can be imposed in serious injuries. Yesterday at a concert by Post Malone there was again an incident that impressively illustrates the dangers of pyrotechnics.

safety regulations at events

For security at events that use pyrotechnics, certain safety and organizational regulations must be observed. As mentioned in an information script of the [DGUV] (https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/1222/icherheit-bei-verboducungen-pyrotechnik- and-andere-scenic effects), entrepreneurial responsibility is a central point. Organizers must ensure that all security measures are taken to minimize accident and health risks. This also includes risk assessments and suitable protective measures to prevent injuries such as those of Bre Bartlett.

In a time when spectacular effects are part of the entertainment, the discussion about the use of pyrotechnics in the event industry remains overwhelming. Bartlett's incident could serve as a wake -up call to check and improve the security standards in the industry.