Guide to Theatre Rigging Requirments
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Guide To Event Rigging Requirements Attaching or suspending items - Not deemed as rigging Definition: Tasks involving attaching items to a pre-existing/proprietary system using a standard method. This work is often referred to as ‘theatrical rigging’, such as ‘rigging a light’, or ‘rigging sound/AV’. It is not rigging as defined by WHS regulations. Examples: Hanging technical elements (lighting, sound, AV equipment) from a hook clamp Attaching cloths, drapes, banners Attaching scenery with a dedicated attachment point Attaching styling/design elements Attaching or running cables Competence: Follow task instruction Controls: Site supervision Following venue guidelines, including allowable weights for items Following proprietary system manuals SWMS Definitions of rigging licences Dogging Definition: Application of slinging techniques including the selection and inspection of lifting gear and the directing of the crane/hoist operator in the movement of the load, including when the load is out of view of the operator. Attaching lighting, AV, sound elements to a hoist requires this certification. Examples: Suspending a lighting truss from a hoist Suspending scenery from a fly bar, using shackles Suspending a AV/speaker system that does not have proprietary fittings Direct supervision of dogging activities Planning and consulting on dogging tasks Competence: Dogging license plus relevant experience in applying dogging skills in a live entertainment or event context www.theatresafe.com.au [email protected]
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!Guide To Event Rigging Requirements!
!!!!!!Attaching or suspending items - Not deemed as rigging !!Definition:!Tasks involving attaching items to a pre-existing/proprietary system using a standard method. This work is often referred to as ‘theatrical rigging’, !such as ‘rigging a light’, or ‘rigging sound/AV’. It is not rigging as defined by WHS regulations.!Examples:!Hanging technical elements (lighting, sound, AV equipment) from a hook clamp!Attaching cloths, drapes, banners!Attaching scenery with a dedicated attachment point !Attaching styling/design elements!Attaching or running cables!Competence:!Follow task instruction!Controls:!Site supervision!Following venue guidelines, including allowable weights for items Following proprietary system manuals!SWMS!!Definitions of rigging licences !!Dogging!Definition: !Application of slinging techniques including the selection and inspection of lifting gear and the directing of the crane/hoist operator in the movement!of the load, including when the load is out of view of the operator. Attaching lighting, AV, sound elements to a hoist requires this certification.!Examples:!Suspending a lighting truss from a hoist!Suspending scenery from a fly bar, using shackles!Suspending a AV/speaker system that does not have proprietary fittings!Direct supervision of dogging activities!Planning and consulting on dogging tasks!Competence:!Dogging license plus relevant experience in applying dogging skills in a live entertainment or event context!!! www.theatresafe.com.au [email protected]
Basic rigging!Definition: !Dogging work plus!Examples:!Hanging (placing) a single hoist!Installing a suspension point to a structure!Installing a counterweight flying line or winch (temporary or permanent)!Single chain block, motor, wire/batten, truss arch or truss upright that is lifted by a mechanical device!Installing life lines!Design, planning and consultation for basic rigging tasks Supervision of basic rigging activities!Competence:!Basic rigging certificate plus relevant experience in applying rigging skills in a live entertainment or event context!!Intermediate rigging!Definition:!Dogging and basic rigging work plus!Examples:!Installing multiple hoist systems with multiple power sources that can be controlled individually or collectively!Planning and coordinating of multi hoist lifts, irrespective of scale (number of points)!Installing lighting truss supported by two or more chain blocks, hoists or winches!Installing speaker or AV system supported by two or more chain blocks, hoists or winches!Installing multiple bar load equalisation or power assisting hoist or winches to theatre flying systems!Supervision, design or planning work that requires intermediate and below competence in rigging!Competence:!Intermediate rigging certificate plus relevant experience in applying rigging skills in a live entertainment or event context!!Advanced rigging!Definition:!Dogging, basic and intermediate rigging work plus!Examples:!Suspension of persons!Temporary guide structures!Span lines!Flying performers!Rigging circus or aerial acts!Ensuring safety systems for followspot operators accessing and working from truss or bosan chairs!Supervision, consultation, design or planning work that requires advanced and below competency in rigging!Competence:!Advanced rigging certificate plus relevant experience in applying rigging skills in a live entertainment or event context!!
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**This document is intend as a guide only, please contact your local government agencies should you be unsure on your
required licence as each state differs in its legislation
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