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Could be worse. Years ago, I worked at a college theater that had a
14" high lexan barrier along the ds edge of the apron.<br>
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Here, we've never been asked for a toe board along the edge of the
stage. We choose to put them on other edges, like offstage
platforms, that are high-risk. (Once had a napping actor roll under
the middle offstage safety rail--7' fall to concrete.)<br>
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Downstage, we do put up a removable barrier (taut rope), whenever
practical. Glo tape the edge if there are blackouts. <br>
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I've noticed a recent trend to use mini strips as trip lips
lately--maybe you could lobby for those.<br>
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KC <br>
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Keith Cornelius
Technical Director
Performing Arts/Emerson Stage
Emerson College
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
office: 617.824.8792
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On 4/13/2012 8:43 AM, Deanna Stuart wrote:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family:
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73, 125);">I’m being told to install a trip lip on the
front edge of my stage by the OSHA consultant my school has
brought in. Has anyone else been asked to do this? I don’t
think I am seeing them when I visit other theatres, but I
wanted to check around before I start pushing back.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family:
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73, 125);">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:
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73, 125);">978.725-6300x3292<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:
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