This training is a one-time requirement under the Theatre Rigging Equipment Inspection Program. Training is required before employees are permitted to perform the annual inspections of theatre rigging systems.
Supervisors (or Stage Steward/Technical Director/Theatre Facility Manager/Faculty/Staff Member) are responsible for ensuring training is provided. EHS does not provide this training.
Listed below are the general requirements for the training along with a link to the Penn State program:
- A review of the appendices of this program that apply to the type of rigging system;
- A hands-on review/walk-through of the rigging system(s) in order to become familiar with the components and;
- An explanation of the criteria for each component that can be used to determine if it passes or fails an inspection.
- https://ehs.psu.edu/theatre-rigging/requirements-guidelines