Top Ten lists can be fun, except when the list is not someplace you want to find yourself. Each Year OSHA posts information about the most commonly cited violations in the workplace. Admittedly, the majority of the citations came from outside our industry, but this year we, the entertainment industry, were caught in the fray, too. Incidents like the Canopy Collapse at the Indiana State Fair…

Energy. Potential Energy. Stored Energy. Captive Energy. Different terms, but they all mean the same thing: Energy that is lying in wait, ready to pounce, and usually lots of it. Not concerned? You should be. This can kill or maim you before you can yell OUCH!

So, where is this ‘energy’ stuff? As with most…