For the first time since the stage rigging collapse at the Indiana State Fair, there are new, wide-reaching guidelines for the U.S. and abroad.New guidelines promote safety for outdoor concert venues - Local News - Indianapolis, IN | NBC News
New stage rigging guidelines coming.
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Event Safety Alliance | The Event Safety Alliance is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the cause of safety within the event industry.
not yet, but it looks like they are going to make you pay for it.
i find it interesting that they have links on their certification page to Storm Spotter training.
Event Safety Alliance | The Event Safety Alliance is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the cause of safety within the event industry.
not yet, but it looks like they are going to make you pay for it.
i find it interesting that they have links on their certification page to Storm Spotter training.
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When the guide was in "beta" anyone could download it, the completed version looks like it's being sold for a small fee (nothing too outrageous from what I heard). I gave it a read a few months back, covers a broad range of topics aside from rigging, hell it even had a handy chart to tell you how many Porta-Johns to rent for a festival.
When the guide was in "beta" anyone could download it, the completed version looks like it's being sold for a small fee (nothing too outrageous from what I heard). I gave it a read a few months back, covers a broad range of topics aside from rigging, hell it even had a handy chart to tell you how many Porta-Johns to rent for a festival.
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I just thought it was interesting that it rose the the level of getting some news coverage. It must have been a press release by the organization.
It's also interesting that it's not regulation but a series of best practices issued by what appears to be an independent organization, Event Safety Alliance | The Event Safety Alliance is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the cause of safety within the event industry.
Will this document be used in a future lawsuit if it's guidelines aren't followed? Will they get sued if someone gets hurt due to a circumstance that isn't covered?
I like the idea of collecting a consensus of best practices and implementing self-regulation to avoid government involvement. The question is will it work?
I just thought it was interesting that it rose the the level of getting some news coverage. It must have been a press release by the organization.
It's also interesting that it's not regulation but a series of best practices issued by what appears to be an independent organization, Event Safety Alliance | The Event Safety Alliance is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the cause of safety within the event industry.
Will this document be used in a future lawsuit if it's guidelines aren't followed? Will they get sued if someone gets hurt due to a circumstance that isn't covered?
I like the idea of collecting a consensus of best practices and implementing self-regulation to avoid government involvement. The question is will it work?
Re: New stage rigging guidelines coming.
Same Bat Time, same Bat Channel...
The ESA had a webinar on Nov 13 that introduced the organization, the philosophy behind it and the current parties of interest. I think it is important to note that one of sponsors and presenters was Scott Carroll of Take 1 Insurance. Scott gets into why the insurance industry thinks the ESA guide could be considered "best practice" even if it doesn't have the force of statute law or regulation.
You can watch the replay here: A 60-Minute Introduction to Live Event Safety - Home
Same Bat Time, same Bat Channel...
The ESA had a webinar on Nov 13 that introduced the organization, the philosophy behind it and the current parties of interest. I think it is important to note that one of sponsors and presenters was Scott Carroll of Take 1 Insurance. Scott gets into why the insurance industry thinks the ESA guide could be considered "best practice" even if it doesn't have the force of statute law or regulation.
You can watch the replay here: A 60-Minute Introduction to Live Event Safety - Home
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As a note, there is some historical precedence here. The NFPA (which publishes the NEC among other standards) was originally founded by a group of insurance agencies, for example.
As a note, there is some historical precedence here. The NFPA (which publishes the NEC among other standards) was originally founded by a group of insurance agencies, for example.
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When these sort of guidelines have force of law will vary depending on where you are located, and your local political climate. On the other hand, these are best practices that responsible entertainment providers could (and should) be following today.
When these sort of guidelines have force of law will vary depending on where you are located, and your local political climate. On the other hand, these are best practices that responsible entertainment providers could (and should) be following today.
