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Rigging Systems Safety

Rigging Systems Safety. Knowing the Ropes. General Tips. Make sure to use proper, high-quality equipment. Use things as intended (example: Booms are not to be swung around…no pirate play!). Check the rigging is in good shape before using it. Have a teacher or responsible adult do it.

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Rigging Systems Safety

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  1. Rigging Systems Safety Knowing the Ropes

  2. General Tips • Make sure to use proper, high-quality equipment. • Use things as intended (example: Booms are not to be swung around…no pirate play!)

  3. Check the rigging is in good shape before using it. Have a teacher or responsible adult do it. • Make sure the rigging is maintained properly and according to manufacturer’s instructions

  4. Type-specific Tips • Hard or Framed Flown Scenery: • The construction should be done by a capable person and safety checked • Parts of the scenery should be properly bolted or glued or welded • Moveable pieces should be secured in place before flying to prevent injury • Pins should be safely secured to the hinges they sit in. • All pieces that carry a load/weight should be bolted or secured to the fixed set or frame.

  5. Temporary Flown Scenery- Pick-up Points and Lines • Pick-up points should be spread out to even out the stress and weight, as not to break and hurt someone. • All flying hardware should be secured to the flying unit.

  6. Temporary Flown Scenery — Rigging • Make sure that any chains, clamps, bolts, etc. are of the right size and strength for the weight. • Always follow manufacturer’s guidelines. • Always make sure that the strength to load ratio for a flown unit is at least 8:1. • Any trim-adjustment mechanisms should be secured to the flown unit. • Any guide ropes or chains should be tied securely.

  7. List of References • Safety Guidelines for the Live Performance Industry in Ontario. Available at: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/guidelines/liveperformance/gl_live_5.html

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