The book examines the subject from different viewpoints including the theoretical concepts, the application and licensing issues, the human element and a theoretical case study on perceived anti-social behaviour at rock concerts – a topic that raises controversial and difficult conclusions in itself.  


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Chapters include The Perception of Safety, Responsibilities, Safety Policy, Risk Assessments, Writing the Risk Assessment, Safe Working Practices, Method Statements, Training, Records, What To Do When Challenged and When You Turn Up at a Venue. These are followed by an appendix of Applicable Regulations and over 50 pages of Examples and Samples.

It is important for readers to note that the content is based on current UK legislation, and whilst it will serve as a useful guide, with regular up-dates posted on this dedicated area of the etnow.com website (to which purchasers of the book will have free access), the author encourages people to read the regulations themselves.

Internationally, there are too many variations to enable an all-embracing book to be written on the subject. However, a safe working practice should be safe anywhere – if it was safe in the first place. Serious and sensible documentation, whether it conforms to a local standard or not, proves that your intentions are honourable.

 


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The author, a respected expert in the field, covers the health and safety regulations and their application regarding all aspects of staging live entertainment events. The result is an invaluable manual for production managers and event organisers. A total of 49 concise chapters covers all aspects from working at height to office safety. 


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The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) are discussed at length and chapter 2 provides a model Code of Practice for Rigging in Venues. Rigging Theory covers everything from Factors of Safety and Terminations of Ropes and Wire Ropes to Breasts and Brails and Hotel and Ballroom Rigging. Equipment is fully described, as is the rigging process itself. The final chapter covers Working at Height, from the regulations involved and use of access machines through to example training courses. For the future, the author makes note of Soft Landing Systems.

Incorporated throughout the book is continued reference to as much guidance material as there is available from the likes of the HSE, British Standards and the ABTT's Code of Practice for 'Flying'. 


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Sections include: Basic Electrical Concepts, Basic Electrical Safety Rules, Fault Conditions, Protection Concepts, Protective Devices. Cables and Connectors, Three-Phase, Test Equipment, Loads, Power Sources, Advanced Issues and Case Studies, plus listings of Current Legislation, Current Guidelines and Further Reading.

In his foreword, Richard Salzedo of Avolites says: "Marco's book offers an excellent single reference point and it should be compulsory reading for everyone from producer to stage-hand. For if reading it makes a safer stage, then we are all better off."

 


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For many years the ABTT has striven for national standards agreed by enforcers and the industry on such matters as the construction of scenery, the fireproofing of props, the proper control of real flame and special effects, children in performance and fire drills. Gone should be the days when local authorities made off-the-cuff and sometimes quite ridiculous requirements based on ignorance and the lack of a common authoritative reference. Even within London, Camden and Westminster, Uxbridge and Richmond will no longer have a reason for inconsistency, whilst your friendly fireman will have full guidance readily available.

The Model National Standard Conditions for Places of Entertainment and Associated Guidance are produced by ABTT, the District Surveyors Association and the Local Government Licensing Forum. These Model National Standard Conditions cover operational matters and complement The Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment, which cover the physical requirements for building and maintaining entertainment premises. The Model National Standard Conditions are provided for the use of Councils and licensees nation-wide in the interests of achieving a uniform approach to licensing issues. They also provide a guide to good practice for anyone concerned with the management of places of entertainment.

ABTT was alarmed to discover 18 months ago that The Model Rules of Management, which were based on the GLC Rules, had not been adopted by very many licensing authorities outside London, probably due to lack of publicity of their existence as well as a slight resentment against all things from London. The Local Government Licensing Forum had published proposed national guidance without being aware of The Model Rules! The ABTT took the lead in creating new national guidance. All parties agreed to amalgamate and revise both documents and to publish the new guidance jointly. The Standard Conditions will apply to all places of entertainment, not just theatres.  


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Technical regulations have in the past led to a number of problems, including regulations that were too specific, varied expertise and resources available to individual licensing authorities, local variations, regulations that were often too narrowly concerned with the safety of the public and ignored risks to staff, and regulations that were based upon a mandatory approach that frequently ignored the concept of assessment of risk.

The District Surveyors Association (DSA) and the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) recognised these problems and five years ago set up a Working Party to seek a resolution. Technical Standards is the result. The book was produced in partnership involving both the industry and local authorities and was widely circulated in draft for pre-publication comment. All comments received were carefully considered and appropriate revisions to the draft were made.

A number of new features are intended to address previous problems. Functional requirements are supported by technical guidance. They incorporate Model Technical Regulations that detail the straightforward standards that should apply to any premises used for entertainment. This will help to ensure an appropriate and consistent national standard for all entertainment premises. The Model Technical Regulations are part of the new Model National Standard Conditions for the licensing of entertainment premises.

 


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