During the exhibition period until February, three smoke machines will produce an artificial, low-lying cloud cover in the Lyssalen. This happens with the help of oil and water. It is the artist himself who has chosen this. – Laure Prouvost wishes to invite the public to soar above the clouds in a limitless universe, explains the National Museum’s curator, Eva Klercke Gagne. Photo: Annar Bjørgli / The National Museum Photo: Frode Larsen / The National Museum Photo: Andreas Harvik / The National Museum Photo: Annar Bjørgli / The National Museum Warns about health risks The Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association (NAAF) reacts to stage smoke. – It is sad that the National Museum has an exhibition with this type of effect, says Hogne Skogesal, assistant general secretary of NAAF. He points out that stage smoke generally poses a health risk, both for employees and the audience, for example at the Opera. Hogne Skogesal, assistant general secretary at the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association. Photo: Private – Despite the fact that the stage smoke there has been within the Norwegian Occupational Safety and Health Authority’s limit values, people have become chronically ill. Some have received occupational injury compensation, says Skogesal. He believes the National Museum should inform about the stage smoke and make it clear that children should not be present. – Children are particularly vulnerable to harmful particles in the air. They have lungs that are still developing. Because they are shorter than adults, they are closer to the smoke. Therefore, they will draw more into the airways, as the smoke here lies down towards the floor, points out Skogesal. Must the department appoint Karl-Christian Nordby, senior consultant at the Norwegian Institute of Occupational Health and Safety. Photo: Malene Romestrand – Stage fog can cause irritation to some who are exposed, informs Karl-Christian Nordby, senior physician at the Norwegian Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (STAMI). The use outlined here seems to be both more intense and long-lasting than that which has caused problems in other working environments, the doctor believes. He emphasized that employers must listen to and take care of those who have been exposed. Will hardly be a problem The National Museum’s Ole-Morten Fadnes, senior communications consultant, is not in agreement with the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association. – Our assessment is that there is nothing to suggest that stage smoke will become a problem. Not even for the groups mentioned, says Fadnes. He points out that the exhibition takes place in two halls with a total of 1,500 m². It is seven meters below the ceiling, and the smoke should lie 30-40 cm above the floor, in a limited area. THE LIGHT HALL: this is what the 2,400m2 hall looks like when it is empty. Photo: Annar Bjørgli / The National Museum – Hosts and watchmen are trained in how to treat the public so that no one gets too close to the smoke, he says. Ole-Morten Fadnes, press contact at the National Museum. Photo: Frode Larsen / National Museum Fadnes wins The National Museum has carried out thorough investigations before the opening. He tells how the smoke machines are already standing against the walls, hidden under two installations. In addition, the National Museum has a very advanced ventilation system. – This means that the smoke will move out towards the walls. If those who will be standing in the Lyssalen for many hours experience discomfort, they can choose not to be there. At the same time, we will carry out a health check, if necessary, Fadnes states. He admits that the National Museum cannot guarantee that aerosols will not spread in the air, but encourages everyone to come to the exhibition.
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