Safety
Entertainment chain hoist
A powered or manual hoist using load chain to lift or suspend entertainment-production equipment.
Hazards
- A powered or manual hoist using load chain to lift or suspend entertainment-production equipment.
Controls
- Selection and use require rated capacity, duty and control suitability, inspection, support verification, load monitoring, qualified riggers, and compliance with entertainment-hoist standards.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Selection and use require rated capacity, duty and control suitability, inspection, support verification, load monitoring, qualified riggers, and compliance with entertainment-hoist standards.
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Sources
- Published Technical Standards — Entertainment Services and Technology Association
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration