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Started this discussion. Last reply by Erich Friend Jul 7, 2012.
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Erich Friend replied to Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson's discussion Injuries and deaths in our industry."As I visit numerous facilities each year I, too, find that safety in operations is a distant third or fourth on the agenda. The frequent statements from teachers are "I didn't know that was unsafe" and "We don't have…"
Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson replied to Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson's discussion Injuries and deaths in our industry."Every day more incidents. The education has to begin as early as elementary school. All safety, health, risk management must be fully integrated into the entire performing arts curriculums, not just some one day instruction. There are a few…"
Angela Scott replied to Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson's discussion Injuries and deaths in our industry.
"When i heard about this, it reminded me of the kid who was working back stage and had to shoot a gun off for a play. He wasn't informed on the tool and he killed himself...with a blank. It made me so mad, because it could have been…"
Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson replied to Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson's discussion Injuries and deaths in our industry."Yes. Certification. I began that for the industry in rigging and electrical about thirty years ago and they seem to have picked up on it, although I believe it needs to be more stringent and have more engineering in the mix. Indianapolis Fair gave…"
Davin replied to Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson's discussion Injuries and deaths in our industry."It has been a while since I have been in the college setting, but when I was, safety outside of the shop was never taught. I don't know if the instructors keep up to date on NFPA, NEC, OSHA and other regulatory bodies in order to properly…"
Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson replied to Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson's discussion Injuries and deaths in our industry."Reply: I agree. 69 years of seminars, over 1,000 conducted. 420 law suits, 7 books, and 70 plus manuals, and I still continue with my inspections and training seminars. I have nine of them coming up with training very soon. Keep at it. Dr. Davidson"
Rich Dionne replied to Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson's discussion Injuries and deaths in our industry."One of the most frustrating parts of this business for me is the cultural aversion to doing things safely. Even more, I am frustrated that this is what seems to be taught in so many undergraduate theatre programs: a sense that design and aesthetic…"
Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson posted a discussionInjuries and deaths in our industry.
The incident in St. Louis with the beer tent ...one dead. Wind again. I trust the cadre of individuals that I have been allowed to work with on the Indianapolis Fair incident, two survivors included, will respond to this incident as well.Also the hanging of Judas in the latest Jesus Christ Superstar ....because of the knot... I have had several cases dealing with hanging of individuals in productions ....it does not have to occur. I was at a production this week where the lighting director…See More
Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson posted an eventDr. Randall W.A. Davidson at Littleton, Colorado
January 11, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
Thought it only proper to introduce my three new books, a trilogy, and it is a boxed set: DR. DAVIDSON'S EYE ON THEATER HEALTH AND SAFETY. WWW.THEATREBOOKHEALTHANDSAFETY.COM OR WWW. RISKIT.COM IN THE PUBLICATIONS SECTION. I HAVE BROCHURES IF YOU WANT THEM TO LET OTHERS KNOW. MANY THANKS. dR. DSee More
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