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http://www.usitt.org/Mar 21, 2011 5:15 PM
A program to provide free or reduced cost rigging inspections for secondary schools has been initiated by USITT, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. The program will kick off April 1 when applications will be available online. It was announced by USITT President Joe Aldridge at the organization’s 51st Annual Conference & Stage Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Rigging Safety Initiative is being funded with an initial gift of $25,000 from J. R. Clancy, Inc., of Syracuse, NY, plus a $25,000 matching grant authorized by the USITT board of directors. The initiative was the idea of Clancy president Mike Murphy and CEO Bob Theis, who proposed it to Aldridge in the fall of 2010.
Schools can apply to USITT for a grant to receive an inspection from an approved rigging contractor. Inspections will be completed by ETCP Certified Theatre Riggers employed by firms who are USITT members. Contractors will perform inspections and then provide both the school and USITT with copies of the inspection report.
In addition to the inspection, schools will receive a four hour safety training course for up to eight staff and students, conducted at the school by the contractor.
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