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A discussion of safety in the Performing Arts for professionals, students, teachers, and administrators. A sometimes terrifying look at some surprising conditions, what you might do about them; and how to plan for better safety in your facility, teaching program, and career.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Killer Show - Not your normal night out.
Author and Lawyer John Barylic has summarized the events that led up-to and resulted in the 2003 fire that killed 100 people at The Station Nightclub in East Warwick, Rhode Island. His book summarizes the mounds of documents researched on behalf of the families of those injured and killed that fateful night.The story of the fire, its causes, and its legal and human-tragedy aftermath, is one of human lives put at risk by petty economic decisions – by a band, club owners, promoters, building inspectors and product manufacturers. Any one of those decisions could have potentially avoided the tragedy. Together, however, they formed a fatal critical mass.
Information about his book can be found at www.killershowbook.com
The site include reviews of the book, photos from the event, and links to interviews.
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| Photo Credit: Daniel Davidson (Copyright holder) |
NIST Disaster and Failure Studies:
www.nist.gov/el/disasterstudies/fire/station_nightclub_fire_2003.cfm
NFPA Case Study: Nightclub Fires:
www.nfpa.org/assets/files/pdf/research/case_study_nightclub_fires.pdf
Fire Engineering Magazine:
www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-165/issue-1/features/station-nightclub-fire-revisiting-lessons-p1.html
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Keeping it all together
GRC (Not the Nutrition Guys) is a term commonly used to abbreviate Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in the safety industry. It is supposed to be an organizational cohesion that coordinates the efforts of everyone in a business so that guidance (Governance) is uniformly applied to all the sub-groups, and the subgroups share information and resources openly.
School Districts and Universities typically show significant separations between Risk Management (aka insurance claims management), Facility Safety (building and equipment maintenance), Public Safety (security), and personnel safety (actually training staff and students).
Interdepartmental separations occur, too. Why is it the automotive shop student is given protective eye wear, while the theatre shop student has to provide his own? The disparities are numerous and sometimes frustrating. It affects the supply of safety information, safety goods, safety training, and maintenance. When properly implemented, it answers the question of "Who's going to pay for this?"
For the governing administrators to do their jobs effectively, it is critical that they understand the wide variety of environments under their care. In the theatre, this means that we have to pull-back the curtain and expose ourselves to the scrutiny of other non-theatre people. This is hard. We spend our entire careers trying to create magic and not let anyone outside of the theatre process know how it really works. This is the exception. When it comes to safety - everyone has to know and understand.
Don't stand there and tell everybody that your theatre is safe. It's not. This blogger sees brand new theatres that are constructed unsafely all of the time, and few new facilities come with any significant amount of operational safety training - everybody just brings their old bad habits with them and go on with little or no thought as to how they might make cultural changes to their work process.
In the 70's, the phone company ran a series of advertisements that said: "To communicate is the beginning of understanding." The theatre plant is a perfect example of how important this is. Maintenance workers need to access equipment and understand what is 'special' theatre equipment and know when they can work on it, and what is 'off limits' so that only specially qualified personnel are brought in to service it. Good examples might be:
School Districts and Universities typically show significant separations between Risk Management (aka insurance claims management), Facility Safety (building and equipment maintenance), Public Safety (security), and personnel safety (actually training staff and students).
Interdepartmental separations occur, too. Why is it the automotive shop student is given protective eye wear, while the theatre shop student has to provide his own? The disparities are numerous and sometimes frustrating. It affects the supply of safety information, safety goods, safety training, and maintenance. When properly implemented, it answers the question of "Who's going to pay for this?"
For the governing administrators to do their jobs effectively, it is critical that they understand the wide variety of environments under their care. In the theatre, this means that we have to pull-back the curtain and expose ourselves to the scrutiny of other non-theatre people. This is hard. We spend our entire careers trying to create magic and not let anyone outside of the theatre process know how it really works. This is the exception. When it comes to safety - everyone has to know and understand.
Don't stand there and tell everybody that your theatre is safe. It's not. This blogger sees brand new theatres that are constructed unsafely all of the time, and few new facilities come with any significant amount of operational safety training - everybody just brings their old bad habits with them and go on with little or no thought as to how they might make cultural changes to their work process.
In the 70's, the phone company ran a series of advertisements that said: "To communicate is the beginning of understanding." The theatre plant is a perfect example of how important this is. Maintenance workers need to access equipment and understand what is 'special' theatre equipment and know when they can work on it, and what is 'off limits' so that only specially qualified personnel are brought in to service it. Good examples might be:
- Dimmer Racks: The air filters need to be cleaned regularly. This may require that the power to the dimmer rack be disconnected because there may be live electrical parts within. Chasing-off the cleaning crew and then not having the filters serviced may cause the dimmers to overheat and malfunction, or even catch fire. At a minimum, it will shorten the life of the equipment. This applies to the air filters for the workspaces around the theatre, too. I've seen clogged air filters and air grilles in follow spotlight rooms, on stages, in dimmer rooms, and on dimmer racks - all preventable if the theatre staff would engage with the maintenance staff.
- Stage Rigging: Equipment must be inspected regularly by qualified personnel. Most janitors and building maintenance crews are NOT trained or experienced enough to perform this task. The maintenance of the stage rigging falls into this category. The oil field rigging, construction rigging, or ship rigging backgrounds that some maintenance workers might have may be of some use, but without a knowledge of theatrical systems and how they are used, the resulting 'fixes' may be dangerous, incompatible with the theatrical operational needs, or aesthetically undesirable.
- Fire Curtain, Smoke Vent, and Fire Doors: Inspections and maintenance present challenges similar to the Stage Rigging. Corrections that are not compatible with Fire Codes, Theatre Operations, and the Audience's enjoyment of the presentations must be prevented through the use of knowledgeable people. Hire a consultant of you need one - this is where your Risk Management Department and or your Safety Office may be able to assist in securing the necessary funding.
Blogger Norman Marks on the Sustainable Business Forum site has a series of articles that help to explain GRC: http://sustainablebusinessforum.com/node/59561
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Working At Height is a Complex Issue
Event Industry News published an interesting article about Working at Height. This is something that is almost always required during the mounting, running, and strike of most events. However, the definition of what ‘working at height’ actually is should serve as a reminder to organizers of the important role played by event safety consultants. Sadly, most events in North and South America don't have independent oversight of personnel safety, they tend to lump the task in with the event security work and fail to see the difference between the two roles. No show is so important that workers should ever be put at risk, yet they are routinely asked, nay, TOLD to do things that place riggers and ground crews unnecessarily in danger of injuries, or worse.
Chris Hannam from the UK safety consultant firm Stagesafe says that some of the myths surrounding health and safety are absurd, often sensationalized by the media and driven not by the UK Health and Safety Executive, but by insurance companies. He says that it’s important not to be mislead by incorrect health and safety myths, but instead to keep things simple and read the correct guidance. In his column, Chris provides the essential guidance for event professionals when working at height.
Safety involves equipment, the surfaces it will be operated upon, and the personnel performing the work. His article can be found here:
http://eventindustrynews.co.uk/2012/05/10/event-industry-news/the-heights-of-health-safety/
An OSHA Fast Facts bulletin on the subject can be downloaded here as a PDF:
www.compliance.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Working-from-Heights-Fast-Fact-December-2010.pdf
An OSHA QuickTake on the subject can be found here:
www.osha.gov/Region7/fallprotection/fall_protection_info.html
OSHAAcademy Online Fall Protection Training Course #714:
www.oshatrain.org/courses/mods/714e.html
Chris Hannam from the UK safety consultant firm Stagesafe says that some of the myths surrounding health and safety are absurd, often sensationalized by the media and driven not by the UK Health and Safety Executive, but by insurance companies. He says that it’s important not to be mislead by incorrect health and safety myths, but instead to keep things simple and read the correct guidance. In his column, Chris provides the essential guidance for event professionals when working at height.
Safety involves equipment, the surfaces it will be operated upon, and the personnel performing the work. His article can be found here:
http://eventindustrynews.co.uk/2012/05/10/event-industry-news/the-heights-of-health-safety/
An OSHA Fast Facts bulletin on the subject can be downloaded here as a PDF:
www.compliance.gov/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Working-from-Heights-Fast-Fact-December-2010.pdf
An OSHA QuickTake on the subject can be found here:
www.osha.gov/Region7/fallprotection/fall_protection_info.html
OSHAAcademy Online Fall Protection Training Course #714:
www.oshatrain.org/courses/mods/714e.html
Thursday, May 10, 2012
PLASA Rigging Conference 2012
PLASA Rigging Conference 2012, Monday and Tuesday, September 10-11, at Earls Court, London, England. This will occur in conjunction with the 2012 PLASA event running concurrently Sunday through Wednesday September 9 through 12.
The conference is unique in being the only annual meeting of its size dedicated solely to the rigging community. It brings together practitioners, managers, engineers, safety professionals and policy makers to exchange information and inspire new research, curriculum building and professional development. Over 200 delegates from 30 countries are expected to take part this year so there is no better place to come together with your peers from the global rigging community.
Roy was the first 'Disney Rigger' for a new tour called 'Disney on Parade' in 1969. The 'Disney Riggers' were a small group of riggers with a huge reputation who were responsible for advancing what was at the time the largest touring arena show attempted.
From there he spent a few years working on Broadway shows and in 1975 started touring large scale rock and roll tours and was also the production rigger for the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid.
Many of the practices used in entertainment rigging today were introduced by Roy, the idea of using color-coded fixed length rigging steels was one such advance from the traditional rolling hitch methods of the past.
Now, 50 years later, Roy is still rigging conventions, tours and corporate events. Roy will open the conference, sharing experiences of the challenges of rigging in arenas in the 60's and 70's and his continuing work in early concert touring. Roy will give us insights into the reasons behind many of the techniques that riggers starting out in the industry today take for granted, including the inverted hoist, the basket technique and other familiar methods of rigging.
The afternoon will begin with a main presentation, followed by an open-floor discussion with a panel of experts, centering on the issues you wish to discuss. Questions can be emailed in advance or asked on the day.
The 2-day international event creates an annual opportunity for the global rigging community to discuss ideas, for the appraisal of new developments and to review progress of initiatives and projects. In 2011, the combined muscle of industry heavyweights, manufacturers, engineers and safety professionals challenged accepted thinking and dispelled several industry myths. This year will again provide an occasion to debate issues and continue the process of developing this still relatively new industry sector.
For more Information visit: www.plasariggingconference.com
The conference is unique in being the only annual meeting of its size dedicated solely to the rigging community. It brings together practitioners, managers, engineers, safety professionals and policy makers to exchange information and inspire new research, curriculum building and professional development. Over 200 delegates from 30 countries are expected to take part this year so there is no better place to come together with your peers from the global rigging community.

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The key-note speaker this year is Roy Bickel. He was the first rigger in the United States to undertake large arena tours. He started performing and rigging in an amateur circus in Florida in the late 1950's. He worked as a professional circus performer for several years as Roy Zacchini 'The Human Cannonball', and as a trapeze flyer and catcher, trampoline artiste and rigger.Roy was the first 'Disney Rigger' for a new tour called 'Disney on Parade' in 1969. The 'Disney Riggers' were a small group of riggers with a huge reputation who were responsible for advancing what was at the time the largest touring arena show attempted.
From there he spent a few years working on Broadway shows and in 1975 started touring large scale rock and roll tours and was also the production rigger for the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid.
Many of the practices used in entertainment rigging today were introduced by Roy, the idea of using color-coded fixed length rigging steels was one such advance from the traditional rolling hitch methods of the past.
Now, 50 years later, Roy is still rigging conventions, tours and corporate events. Roy will open the conference, sharing experiences of the challenges of rigging in arenas in the 60's and 70's and his continuing work in early concert touring. Roy will give us insights into the reasons behind many of the techniques that riggers starting out in the industry today take for granted, including the inverted hoist, the basket technique and other familiar methods of rigging.
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Riggers' Forum
The Riggers' Forum will take place once again on the afternoon of Sunday, September 9th, and is aimed at riggers who may not be able to attend the full 2-day conference but would still like the opportunity to get together with their peers to discuss issues affecting their daily working lives.The afternoon will begin with a main presentation, followed by an open-floor discussion with a panel of experts, centering on the issues you wish to discuss. Questions can be emailed in advance or asked on the day.
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For more Information visit: www.plasariggingconference.com
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
NAAFED Performing Rigging Workshop
The North American Association of Flying Effects Directors (NAAFED) will hold its Performer Rigging Workshop from May 22 to 25, 2012 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
USITT members, ETCP Certified Riggers, IATSE, CITT, EdTA, AEA, PLASA members, and students receive a $50 discount on the $600 workshop costs. Students are allowed to use both discounts.
The workshop is designed for all ages and skill levels. Practical application will follow lecture-based presentations to provide attendees with the opportunity to practice the theories learned. Participants will be exposed to the basics of good theatrical rigging practices, as well as hands-on exposure to a wide variety of performer rigging systems. By the end of this workshop, a participant who arrived with basic theatrical knowledge should be able to recognize unsafe rigging conditions, converse fluently with a flying effects rigger, efficiently assist with the installation of a flying effects system, and operate a flying effects system for a production.
Instructor Tracy Nunnally is an ETCP Certified Rigger - Arena and Theatre (one of only 35 ETCP recognized trainers), head of the design and technology program at the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, and president of Hall Associates Flying Effects.
For more information, e-mail: naafed@flyingfx.com, call 888-359-4255 or visit www.naafed.com.
USITT members, ETCP Certified Riggers, IATSE, CITT, EdTA, AEA, PLASA members, and students receive a $50 discount on the $600 workshop costs. Students are allowed to use both discounts.
The workshop is designed for all ages and skill levels. Practical application will follow lecture-based presentations to provide attendees with the opportunity to practice the theories learned. Participants will be exposed to the basics of good theatrical rigging practices, as well as hands-on exposure to a wide variety of performer rigging systems. By the end of this workshop, a participant who arrived with basic theatrical knowledge should be able to recognize unsafe rigging conditions, converse fluently with a flying effects rigger, efficiently assist with the installation of a flying effects system, and operate a flying effects system for a production.
Instructor Tracy Nunnally is an ETCP Certified Rigger - Arena and Theatre (one of only 35 ETCP recognized trainers), head of the design and technology program at the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, and president of Hall Associates Flying Effects.
For more information, e-mail: naafed@flyingfx.com, call 888-359-4255 or visit www.naafed.com.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Webinar: Risk Management
The Show Must Go On — A Live Events Case Study
| 2012-05-16 |
· A major touring entertainer on a national tour
· Millions of dollars of high end/high tech gear
· An outdoor, summer evening performance
· Whose insurance company is responsible?
· Who makes the call to cancel the show?
· Lessons learned
Presenter: Scott Carroll, Executive Vice President, Take1 Insurance
Scott Carroll has worked exclusively in the insurance industry since 1984 (28 years). He started his insurance career as large company underwriter; Manager (commercial insurance and marketing) and eventually as branch manager for the western region – Los Angeles, in excess and surplus lines.
Scott left large carrier underwriting for the distribution side of the business, first as Chief Operating Officer for a large regional brokerage firm based out of Los Angeles, followed by his current role as Executive Vice President and Program Manager of the Take1 Insurance, underwriting program, a division of Dallas, based US Risk Insurance Group.
Scott has been with US Risk for the past seven years, in their Orange County office, first having opened that branch for US Risk, in 2005, and later managing the Take1 Insurance underwriting program focused primarily on the entertainment insurance industry including but not limited to audiovisual and communications companies; TV, documentary and film production companies; various professional sports team coverage as well as touring entertainers; mobile satellite/mobile transmission firms; and more.
Webinar is FREE and brought to you by InfoComm International
This Link will open the program as an .mwv file in your media player.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Pants on Fire!
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| Station Nightclub Fire - West Warwick, Rhode Island 2003 |
This can change for all of us if we get together with our local community and make an effort to get Fire Extinguisher Training Programs set-up and active. Most communities and fire departments cite the expense of recharging fire extinguishers as the main reason they don't provide this kind of training. So, whats a wanna-be fire fighter to do?
Bullex Corporation decided that there needed to be a better way and they came-up with a training device that doesn't go through fire extinguisher powder. It's call the Bullseye and it kind of looks like a flat-screen TV with a big remote control. The screen is not a TV display though, instead, it is a computerized fire simulator that grows, glows, flickers, and dances just like a real fire (only without the heat and smoke). At the base of the unit are special sensors that detect laser light that comes from a simulated Fire Extinguisher.
The Bullseye simulated Fire Extinguishers are pretty fancy units - not just a Wii controller stick. They come in three sizes just like the real deal: 5 pound, 10 pound, and 20 pound; and they have a loudspeaker inside of them so you get that sense of whoosh! as they simulate a discharge. Real nozzles, pull-pins, and squeeze handles, too. They are even heavy like a real fire extinguisher.
The trainer sets-up the fire simulation to suit the type of training to be performed - they set the type of fuel and how big the (simulated) fire is going to be, and they say GO! (Or, maybe they don't say GO! and you have to figure it out for yourself - just like real fire.)
The system has a timer that keeps track of how long you take to respond and how long it takes you to put-out the fire. And guess what? If you use-up all of your fire extinguisher before you put out the fire -- it keeps burning. D'OHP! The system knows how much stuff you have to shoot and when it's gone, it's gone! Game over.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Real fires don't have an OFF button, and real Fire Extinguishers only have a limited amount of fire fighting capacity. IF YOU WASTE IT - YOU LOOSE.
PASS - Know this phrase!
Pull the pin - this is so you are ready to do the job when you get to the fire.
Aim the nozzle at the BASE of the fire - if you point it somewhere else you will just waste the fire fighting chemical.
Squeeze the handle - don't squeeze it until after you have aimed! (Just like a ketchup bottle)
Sweep the nozzle side-to-side along the base of the flame so you coat the fuel source with the chemical.
The cost of a training kit is about that of a small car, but if you spread that out over the whole community, it can approach a-dollar-a-head. And there is no reason that the unit couldn't be used to train everybody from kindergarteners up to senior citizens.
Hands-on Training is the most memorable and effective training you can provide. The community can make the rounds with this and see that schools, social organizations, community groups, and churches could all share in the benefits. Training all of your performers and stage crew would be a high priority. Maybe you can give them merit badges! I'd say that if you didn't keep this thing busy at least 360 days per year that you were probably missing the point.
Dang, this is starting to sound like a Ginsu knife advertisement . . . however, one more thing that is interesting: Bullex knows that this is a chunk 'o change to spend, so they rent the unit for test drives, too. And if you decide to buy one within a year of the test drive, then they apply the rental fee to the purchase price. Good Deal!
More info at: www.BullexSafety.com
Friday, November 25, 2011
OSHA Makes Mandatory Signage Posting Easier
Publication 3165 - English - Job Safety and Health: It's the Law
The OSHA Job Safety and Health: It's the Law poster (OSHA 3165) is available for free from the OSHA Office of Publications. Employers do not need to replace previous versions of the poster, however, all covered employers are required to display and keep displayed, a poster prepared by the Department of Labor* informing employees of the protections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act P.L. 91-596, December 29, 1970 and its amendments. (* Federal Government Agencies must use the Federal Agency Poster.)OBTAINING THE OSHA 3165 POSTER:
DOWNLOAD: - Right-Click on the hyperlink below to download the Adobe PDF version of the poster. Save the file "osha3165.pdf" to a directory of your choice, and then open the Adobe Acrobat Reader program to load the file.
Download high resolution PDF version OSHA 3165 [PDF 6.69MB]ONLINE ORDER: If you would prefer to obtain a pre-printed copy of this poster, you may do so by submitting your order through the Online Publications Order Form. Simply select Publication Number 3165 from the list.
Download low resolution PDF version OSHA 3165 [PDF 2.04MB] or
CLICK HERE for a text version [HTML]
More important information at: www.osha.gov/Publications/poster.html
Even if your school or venue is NOT covered under OSHA regulations (or the State Plan equivalent), it is a good idea to display this poster and discuss it with your students so that they are familiar with OSHA and it's influence over other similar facilities that are under OSHA jurisdiction. Your venue may be in a public school that is shielded from OSHA rules, however, your students may travel to a private school or a commercial venue like a theme park or touring show that is subject to the full regiment of regulations imposed by OSHA. They must understand and obey the rules that they will work with in their career, so there is no time like the present to start learning about them.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
OSHA releases videos in the wild - hopeful that no one will be killed or injured
OSHA animated educational videos show how to protect workers from construction hazards.
"I urge anyone who works in the construction industry or operates a construction business to watch the videos. Share them with your co-workers and friends in the construction industry; organize screenings for your workers; and post them to your web pages," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Health and Safety Dr. David Michaels. "Every step we take to educate workers about their rights and the safety measures employers must take to protect workers in construction helps us avoid preventable injuries and the tragic loss of life."
These videos cover falls in construction, workers who are struck by vehicles and heavy equipment, sprain and strain injuries, trenching and excavation hazards, and carbon monoxide poisoning. These videos are written for workers and employers, including workers with limited English proficiency.
Most of the videos are two to four minutes in length, and all but one are animated. Each video is available in English and Spanish for Web viewing or downloading. All video scripts are also available online in English and Spanish. The videos are located at http://www.osha.gov/dts/vtools/construction.html (Spanish-language videos are available at http://www.osha.gov/dts/vtools/construction_sp.html). After selecting a video from this page, users may choose to watch the video online, download the videos for future screenings, or view the videos on the U.S. Department of Labor's YouTube channel.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to ensure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov.
Remember: Theatre Shops and Stages are for all intents and purposes a construction site - treat it like one!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Nailed It! Will someone please dial 911?
Just because you have one doesn't mean that you know how to use it. OSHA and NIOSH have teamed-up to publish a Nail Gun Safety Guide.
“Nail gun injuries are responsible for approximately 37,000 emergency room visits annually. In some cases, workers have died from their injuries,” said OSHA Administrator Dr. David Michaels. “This document will help construction employers make necessary changes to improve nail gun safety and protect their workers from preventable injuries and death.”
While nail guns are easy to operate and can increase productivity, they also can cause internal and external bodily injuries, according to OSHA. These injuries occur as a result of unintended nail discharge; nails that bounce off a hard surface or miss the work piece and become airborne; and disabling the gun’s safety features, among other causes.
The guidance outlines six steps to prevent nail gun injuries:
- Select the proper product: Use full sequential trigger nail guns.
- Provide training and keep a log of approved users.
- Establish written Nail Gun work procedures.
- Provide PPE and see that it is properly worn.
- Encourage reporting and discussion of injuries and close calls.
- Provide first aid and medical treatment.
Play nice. Share your tools. Share your knowledge.
Be careful where you point that thing.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Performers need some limits and restraints, too.
This video of a 1982 U2 concert at Gateshead clearly shows a performer that has completely disregarded his own safety (and possibly the safety of others had he fallen). The artist climbs the support structure starting around 2:30 in the video.
Were any laws broken here? Maybe not, as it was the artists' own initiative to do this, however, promoters, venue owners, stage managers, and staging rental companies must be on the alert for this type of unexpected and unplanned behavior so that proper precautions are taken to thwart it or see that it is done with the proper safety protocols in-place.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Rigging Schools set-up for December 2011 & January 2012
Columbus-McKinnon Entertainment Technology division (CMET) has scheduled more schools for rigging training.
Rigging Seminar (December 5th - 6th, 2011)
The Rigging Seminar will be presented by Eric Rouse, an ETCP Certified Rigger and ETCP Recognized Trainer. The head of the Scenic Technology program at Penn State University, Eric has been working in the industry for 20 years. He has designed fl ying systems and performed installations throughout the USA and in Japan.
Phone: (276) 475-3124 extension 287 • Email: david.carmack@cmworks.com
Tomcat Workshops include: All instruction and materials, lodging, lunches, dinners, snacks, transportation for dinner outings.
More information can be found at: http://tomcatglobal.com/workshop.html • Phone: (432) 694-7070 • Email: sales@tomcatusa.com
Rigging Seminar (December 5th - 6th, 2011)
The Rigging Seminar will be presented by Eric Rouse, an ETCP Certified Rigger and ETCP Recognized Trainer. The head of the Scenic Technology program at Penn State University, Eric has been working in the industry for 20 years. He has designed fl ying systems and performed installations throughout the USA and in Japan.
- This two-day rigging seminar is an intensive exploration of rigging terminology, equipment, and concepts.
- Day one begins with basic rigging concepts and then progresses to more advanced principles. Topics will include truss rigging, fall protection, math concepts, and rigging formulas.
- Day two will cover deadhangs, bridles, and the math used to determine sling length, tension, and vertical and horizontal forces on the building structure.
- Taking this course is an excellent refresher if you are preparing for an industrial certification exam. Those individuals who are already certified will receive 12 renewal credits.
Phone: (276) 475-3124 extension 287 • Email: david.carmack@cmworks.com
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Tomcat trusses has also announced their school for February 2012 to be held in beautiful Midland, Texas. In 2008 in response to the changing needs of the industry and thanks to the input of a team of industry experts, TOMCAT launched a new and improved curriculum. These changes allowed participants to receive both beginning AND advanced training in their area of specialization: Hoist or Rigging. Participants can earn 32 renewal credits at each of these ETCP recognized workshops that provide a unique, hands-on learning experience with industry experts. Tomcat invites you to review the Hoist and Truss workshop section as well as the Rigging and Truss Workshop section to learn more about this unique training.
Tomcat Workshops include: All instruction and materials, lodging, lunches, dinners, snacks, transportation for dinner outings.
More information can be found at: http://tomcatglobal.com/workshop.html • Phone: (432) 694-7070 • Email: sales@tomcatusa.com
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