LDI 2016

Saturday, 10/22 Falls from stages, many resulting in significant injuries, have become a major issue in the entertainment industry. This session will introduce you to ANSI E1.46 - 2016,j Standard for the Prevention of Falls from Theatrical Stages and Raised Performance Platforms, and is intended to help identify possible ways to prevent these accidents, and satisfy regulatory requirements, without affecting the artistic vision. This session can benefit theatrical performers, technicians, faciility managers and planners, and memebers of the public who have occasion to walk on a theatre or concert stage. Download this standard for free at estalink.us/freestandards and come discuss it with some of the authors. Moderator: Jerry Gorrell, Theatre Safety Programs Panelist: Fred Kosiewski, Walt Disney Company; Karl Ruling, ESTA; Steve Serafin, Chubb Group of INsurance Companies