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Make sure to use proper, high-quality equipment.

Use things as intended (example: Booms are not to be swung around…no pirate play!)

Check the rigging is in good shape before using it. Have a teacher or responsible adult do it.

Make sure the rigging is maintained properly and according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Check the rigging is in good shape before using it. Have a teacher or responsible adult do it.

Make sure the rigging is maintained properly and according to manufacturer’s instructions

Hard or Framed Flown Scenery:

The construction should be done by a capable person and safety checked.

Parts of the scenery should be properly bolted or glued or welded.

Moveable pieces should be secured in place before flying to prevent injury.

Pins should be safely secured to the hinges they sit in.

All pieces that carry a load/weight should be bolted or secured to the fixed set or frame.

Temporary Flown Scenery- Pick-up Points and Lines.

Pick-up points should be spread out to even out the stress and weight, as not to break and hurt someone.

All flying hardware should be secured to the flying unit.

Temporary Flown Scenery — Rigging

Make sure that any chains, clamps, bolts, etc. are of the right size and strength for the weight.

Always follow manufacturer’s guidelines.

Always make sure that the strength to load ratio for a flown unit is at least 8:1.

Any trim-adjustment mechanisms should be secured to the flown unit.

Any guide ropes or chains should be tied securely.

List of References: "5. Rigging Systems And Fall Arrest | Safety Guidelines for the Live Performance Industry in Ontario | Ontario Ministry of Labour." __Ontario Ministry of Labour | Ministère du Travail de l'Ontario__. 11 Oct. 2009 .