[SML] USITT Rigging Safety Initiative

[drkrajec at gmail.com]

The USITT Rigging Safety Initiative is alive and well.  The web site
supplied by Bill Sapsis is valid and here it is again.
https://www.usitt.org/rsi/

The RSI is open to all secondary schools nationwide. Once a school's
application is approved, they choose from a list of participating ETCP
certified rigging inspectors in their area. USITT pays the inspector
directly for the inspection and four to six hours of safety training for
faculty and student stage crew. The only cost to schools may be the
inspector's travel and housing -- if necessary -- and any special equipment
such as a lift to access the system.

USITT has a national network of inspectors, so many schools find their cost
is ZERO. The school gets a detailed status report on their rigging -- what's
working properly and what potential safety problems can be prevented with
routine care. Free safety training for up to eight staff & students helps
ensure safe operation of a complex system. Thanks to our sponsors & donors,
we can promote safe stages for students at little or no cost to schools!

The deadline is coming fast (November 15) so get those requests in soon.

David Krajec