Safety Inspections

Make safety a priority with annual rigging inspections

Is your backstage equipment safe to operate? Are ropes frayed? If there were an emergency, would your fire safety curtain perform as it should? Rather than risk the safety of your performers, students, faculty, and audience, identify backstage hazards before an accident happens with an annual inspection of your theatre:

• Ensure safety. An annual inspection can uncover faulty equipment and hazardous situations that could eventually develop into life-safety issues.
• Reduce liability. Most states require annual inspections of your entire facility.
  In any case, make annual backstage inspections a standard procedure in your loss/accident prevention program.
• Protect your investment. Theatrical equipment and replacements are expensive. Annual inspections can help identify problems early and minimize repair costs.

Clancy can help you find a qualified rigging specialist in your area. To get started, contact Marilyn Larsen by email or by phone at 1-800-836-1885 (8-4:30 EST).

Inspection funding for secondary schools

Clancy, USITT, and other sponsors have created a Rigging Safety Initiative to promote safe theatrical environments for students nationwide at little or no cost to the end user. The program includes a backstage inspection and up to 4 hours of training. To learn more visit USITT or contact Marilyn Larsen by email or by phone at 1-800-836-1885 (8-4:30 EST).

Safety Training Programs for staff and students

An annual inspection is just one component toward a safe entertainment facility.
In addition, staff and students should be taught “the ropes” by instructors knowledgeable in the field of stage rigging and theatrical equipment. To learn more about our safety training programs contact Marilyn Larsen by email or by phone at 1-800-836-1885 (8-4:30 EST).