One for the theatre pros (and theatre curious)! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we go deep on the history, safe operation, and inspection of counterweight rigging systems. Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University).
One for the theatre pros (and theatre curious)! In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, we go deep on the history, safe operation, and inspection of counterweight rigging systems. Featuring Rick Boychuk (Grid Well Inc), Ethan Gilson (Entertainment Rigging Services), and Danielle Hernandez (Furman University).
Show notes:
Nobody Looks Up: The History of the Counterweight Rigging System: 1500 to 1925 (Rick Boychuk)
ESTA Technical Standards Program
ANSI E1.4-1 - 2016: Entertainment Technology - Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems