[Usittne] Orchestra Pit Covers

[Keith Cornelius]

Getting back to the original question....The only OSHA rule I know of 
(or find in a quick search of their web site), standard #1910, "Walking 
and working surfaces," specifically excludes " the exposed perimeters of 
entertainment stage, rail station platforms."

If there's a new rule, or interpretation, I'd love to hear about it.

That said, building code railing requirements may give local authorities 
a basis to ask for nets. As may venue insurers. Or any of us, given a 
reasonable assessment of civil liabilities.

Happy New Year, everybody.

Keith

-- 
Keith Cornelius
Technical Director
Department of Performing Arts / Emerson Stage

617-578-8798








joseph at donovan.net wrote:
> Does anyone know if they are cracking down on this for any openings or 
> just for full stage orchestra openings? I usually have the pit cover 
> in and just an opening for the conductor (4'x8' platform removed). I 
> wonder if I would have to get one for that opening...
>
> Joe
>
> Joseph P. Donovan
> Technical Director and Production Manager
> Theatre/Dance
> University of Maine
> 207-581-1767
>
>
> On Jan 8, 2009, *theatricalmatt at hotmail.com* wrote:
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>     Endowment for the Arts?
>
>
>     Matthew Breton
>     Design for Theater and Dance
>
>
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