What are safe guidelines for securing structures?
There is a really good resource on the Burning Man web site, click here. Come prepared to build a shade structure to protect you from the wind and the relentless sun. There is no way to avoid these elements, so do your research ahead of time; you will be much more comfortable. REBAR 101 Each year the majority of the injuries at Burning Man can be traced to collisions with rebar. These steel rods have become the tent stake of choice because they are relatively cheap and hold up against the playa winds better than standard-issue tent stakes. Most rebar injuries result from stubbing a toe, piercing a foot or otherwise impaling a body part on the exposed metal. Injuries generally happen at times of low visibility, such as in the dark and massive dust storms. The solution? Covering the exposed end of the rebar with a tennis ball, doll head, plastic bottle or other padding will help prevent injuries is a step in the right direction, but the best way to prevent injury is to HAMMER THAT SUCKER
