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Let's talk electrical safety - Brazilian singer electrocuted on stage
Mark Scrivener:
Saw this in a Redit post - https://www.aol.com/singer-ayres-sasaki-35-dead-043612749.html
Article doesn't give much detail and I don't know anything about electrical codes in Brazil, but I couldn't help think of the bad old days when we sometimes got a shock if our lips touched the mic while our hands were on our guitar. Of course those old tube amps had 2 prong power cords.
So any theories how this could happen in today's world? What non obvious things do we need to be looking for when running shows?
John Roberts {JR}:
Backline should be protected by GFCI/RCD breakers. Stuff happens.
JR
Dave Pluke:
--- Quote from: Mark Scrivener on July 21, 2024, 03:47:53 AM ---So any theories how this could happen in today's world? What non obvious things do we need to be looking for when running shows?
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That's terrible - and certainly should NOT happen in this day and age.
Everything is speculation at this point. I hope the investigation reveals the culprit.
Dave
Brian Jojade:
Reminds you how dangerous electricity can be. I've seen many cases where corners get cut and because it still works, nobody seems to care.
I used to just let it slide, but no more. If there's an electrical safety issue, the show will NOT go on unless it gets corrected.
Last year, I had a major muti-day event and the power panel was a dangerous mess. We were aware of it ahead of time, but they neglected to get it addressed. I arrived and said it needed to be fixed or the show wasn't happening. They ended up having to call in an emergency electrician to come fix it and paid a pretty penny to get it done.
I don't feel bad about it because I'm still alive today. Had they addressed it when I first pointed it out, it would have cost a fraction of what they ended up paying.
Jeff M Hague:
--- Quote from: Brian Jojade on July 21, 2024, 12:27:22 PM ---Reminds you how dangerous electricity can be. I've seen many cases where corners get cut and because it still works, nobody seems to care.
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When I did seminars on live sound I used to tell students that the answer to every question starts with "it depends" unless it is a question about safety.
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