The physical installation of an event rigging system involves decisions that directly affect structural safety: team composition, pre-rig scheduling, real-time load monitoring for indeterminate and dynamic loads, and the integration of moving and flying units into rehearsal and performance. This article covers these operational and technical dimensions of event rigging, including the role of ETCP certification and the use of load cells and dynamometers to verify actual loading under dynamic conditions.
When a worker falls and their fall arrest system activates, the rescue operation that follows is as safety-critical as the fall protection itself. This article covers the requirements for rigging rescue plans at live events including suspension trauma and orthostatic hypotension, the dedicated rescue equipment kit, rigging staff roles in the event emergency action plan, the format and required content of the rigging load plan, and the treatment of dynamic loads and indeterminate rigging points in structural analysis.
Event rigging creates life-safety hazards that affect every person on site. This article examines the five roles legally and professionally responsible for rigging safety at live events: the event organizer, structural engineer, production supervisor, production rigger, and rigging crew. It also covers the operational requirements for a safe rigging environment including chain of command, area control, lifting operation protocols, and fall protection under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.501.
Performer flying is among the highest-consequence operations in theater. Learn the ANSI E1.43-2025 requirements, why specialists are mandatory, harness standards, and emergency procedures.
Performer flying is among the highest-consequence operations in theater. Learn the ANSI E1.43-2025 requirements, why specialists are mandatory, harness standards, and emergency procedures.
Theater rigging systems suspend loads over occupied spaces, making professional training non-negotiable. Learn the ANSI standards, hardware requirements, and inspection protocols every technician must master.
Snub lines are simple pieces of rope that play an important role in safely controlling out‑of‑balance line sets in manual counterweight systems. This article explains what a snub line is, how it works, and how to use it safely and consistently in real performing arts spaces.
