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Radiohead

Safety Standards Dept: Part of the massive outdoor structure came crashing down Saturday afternoon during setup for a Radiohead concert, killing a British drum technician and injuring three other workers, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Adding to the problem is a lack of clear government or industry guidelines when it comes to safety precautions and procedures, she said and tORONTO -- Inconsistent labour and safety standards are endangering those toiling behind the scenes as performers put on increasingly ambitious shows, an industry expert said a day after a deadly stage collapse in Toronto. As Ontario labour officials combed through the wreckage Sunday, one expert said pressure to produce flashy performances on short deadlines may play a role in what appears to be a "recurring problem" of dangerous stage collapses in recent years. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.