We help Technical Directors and Educators Transform Their Venues by Delivering Quality, Detailed Inspection Reports, Eliminating Surprises, and Holding Contractors Accountable for Providing Quality Work that meets OSHA, ANSI and NFPA Standards.
Some of the thinks we assess or provide during a standard rigging inspection.
We seek out improperly installed hardware like wire rope clips.
Rope, wire, and other hardware. We uncover far too much stuff entangled in the rigging system which should not be present.
This aircraft cable needs to be properly stored.
It's our goal to help you have the safest venue possible. We document related hazards we recognize during the normal course of our inspections.
It's not simply enough to identify the problem. We go a step further to help you mitigate the root cause.
We often spot wear and tear on items which which can be easily replaced.
Some of the items we look at during an inspection include the following
We are typically able to provide inspections within a week or two of receiving approval. It is our goal to fulfill every request within sixty days unless facility schuling demands otherwise or we are inspecting the same venue on an annual recurrence.
Verify that operations manuals are available and accessible to system users.
Visually inspect welds for cracks and other visible defects. Most commonly we see weld's in the incorrect location.
For systems incorporating counterweight carriages/arbors, verify that the counterweights required to counterbalance the pipe/base (permanent load) are painted or otherwise visually distinct.
Verify that all blocks are securely attached to the structure, facing the correct directions, and seated against the structure.
Verify that operational and warning signage is in place.
Verify that shackles, turnbuckles, and other rigging hardware are of the appropriate material and grade, and are secured to resist loosening.
For systems incorporating counterweight carriages/arbors, verify that arbor rod spreader plates and locking collars are used properly, spreader plates are properly located in weight stack, and spreader plate location labels/markings are present. We also confirm each lineset is balanced appropriately.
Inspect components for proper installation, damage, loose or missing hardware visible from accessible positions.
Verify that the working load limits of the rigging systems are known and visible to the operators.
For systems incorporating rope locks, verify that rope locks are functional and properly adjusted and rope lock jaws are not excessively worn. Verify operating lines are appropriate, properly terminated, and in proper operating condition.
We typically inspect to ANSI Standards, but we are happy to inspect to other standards if they apply to your jurisdiction. For new construction, we will inspect and verify the consultants’ specifications.
STATEMENT OF IMPARTIALITY: Stage Right Services is an independent consulting firm and as such does not derive revenue from any representation, manufacture, sale, repair, or installation of any product, and has no ongoing affiliation with any entity that sells or installs Rigging, Lighting, Audiovisual, Structured Cabling, IT, Telecom, Security, or Acoustical products, or related systems or services.
We provide standard consulting services from Planning through Design, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning, and Training. Typical scope includes Theatre Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Video, and Acoustics.
We provide comprehensive training for Theatre Rigging, Lighting, Audio, Video, Web Conferencing, Campus Scheduling, Digital Signage and more. We also provide safety training including First Aid and CPR Certification. We provide training for the ETCP, AV Technologist and CTS exams. Our training is valid for ETCP Renewal Units.
We providing a wide variety of safety consulting services including emergency response plans, hazard analysis, Crisis Prevention and Response, Process Safety, OSHA Compliance, and more all tailored for performing arts and large event venues.
We provide Bid documents including RFP/RFQ documentation, specifications, and drawings.
Rigging, Audio, Video, Camera, Lighting, and Event Leadership. We can send you hands nationwide. Whether you need One person or three hundred. Our department heads are certified in their respective fields.
We will review the work provided by other firms including inspections, bid documents, and Contract Administration site visits.
