ANSI E1.23-2023 establishes new requirements for theatrical fog and haze safety. Learn the five critical steps technical directors, designers, and operators must take now to protect workers, comply with the standard, and avoid production shutdowns when the fire marshal asks for your atmospheric effects documentation.
Learn practical strategies for effective risk communication in theater productions, including methods for high-risk activities, feedback loops, visual tools, and reporting systems. Improve safety in high school, community, and professional theater environments.
Understand load distribution in theater rigging using beam formulas and span analysis. Learn how point loads, uniform loads, and trusses affect system safety and structure.