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.
This article explains why “it worked last time” is one of the most dangerous phrases in educational theater. It shows how normalization of deviance, near misses, and production pressure quietly erode safety, and offers practical steps for technical directors to build a documented, standards-based safety culture.
Master effective event planning with proven frameworks covering risk assessment, staffing ratios, marketing strategy, and safety protocols for events of any scale.
Risk drives every safety decision you make. Understanding the difference between hazards, threats, and vulnerabilities transforms how you protect people and systems. This comprehensive guide breaks down risk concepts and shows you how to build effective mitigation strategies.
