Bryson

The plexiglass shields are awful - they slap back the sound to the player behind them, increasing their noise exposure by a lot. Fine for the person in front of them, but not for whoever is behind it. I can't put them in our pit without causing players to walk out in mutiny. There are soft shields called GoodEars available (designed in Australia - there's a link on that page to them) which we use and they're very good, but they can cause sightline issues obviously. I know the ROH has all sorts of different sound protection available for players, but from what I've heard, their pit is not spacious and so you can't always get a screen in where one would be ideal. It's fraught, really. We have a culture (and it's taken a long time to develop) where players will stand up and say "this is unsafe, something needs to be done about the seating" but from what I gather, it's not necessarily the same in other orchestras. Baseline tests are vital - we've been doing them for a long time, and we also block book hearing tests for our players annually. Thank you - that explains it perfectly!

I haven't been following closely; Was the use of a plexiglass shield considered / attempted in this case? Like this: http://www.canadianaudiologist.ca/shields-screens-and-baffles/ They seem to be the most "musical" of the possible control measures.

Be careful...it would a bad thing if the powers that be realized that a fog machine and a vaper are essentially the same thing.... ;)

This forum exists to post job vacancies that pay at least Minimum Wage. There is a separate forum for low-paid, honorarium and volunteer type opportunities. As of November 12th 2017, we are now requiring that the advert specify how much the job pays as a condition of use. A range of possible pay options is acceptable, within reason, but "Competitive" or "Depending on Experience" instead of stating a range is no longer permitted. We believe that this change is to the benefit of job seekers and advertisers, as it cuts down on time wasted on both sides of the equation.

I'm about to get a Denon DN300Z as our "Dance Teacher" audio multitool device. It seems to meet a lot of needs. If you don't need the radio or SD card reader, they also do a DN500CB which is a little simpler (and, I assume, cheaper, but I haven't checked.)

I think I might have a genuine use for a couple of Source 4 Mini LEDs. The one thing is, I need it to dim properly. I'm looking to replace a couple of minuettes that do a shot onto my stage access steps and are always in the way. Has anyone got one? Does it dim nicely?

What people need to know is that we get a LOT of applications for each position. As such, I'm looking for excuses to throw out each application. I have to whittle these things down somehow. Your job, as applicant, is to not give me any excuses to relegate your application to the bin. As such: Like the OP said, follow the application instructions to the letter. Regardless of how much that irritates you. Check your spelling. Then check it again. I had one recently that mispelled the name of the venue. Don't be super-weird. Your wacky/sexy/boring photos do not belong on your CV. Also, don't do that thing where you insist on hand delivering the application and you make lots of eye contact when you do. You come across as a bit...intense. (Read: Crazy) Remember the only things I know about you (or worse, the only things I'm allowed to consider) are what's in the application. Don't assume I know about any of your skills. While we're on the subject, skills are what I need to know about, not a huge list of every show you've ever worked on. (PS: If you can list every show you've ever worked on on 4 or less sheets of paper, you've not done enough shows to impress me.) Edited highlights only! Also: CVs should be 1 page. I'll accept two if you're 30 or over. No more, for heavens sake. Make sure your CV and the Job Titles you claim within are actually true. It's a small business, we know each other, and we can (and do) check. (I did an interview once where an applicant had claimed to production manage a festival...that one of the interview panel - a board member - was the artistic director of. He'd never heard of him...)

Oh, I'm sure the best of intentions are there. I'm just suggesting that a change in wording might be in order... :) I've actually let the CITT office know that it's probably something they should investigate getting involved in.

http://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/#!in_the_news/cbr6 http://www.eventsafe...g/#!about/c1vw1 http://media.wix.com...540af95d4e0.pdf Methinks someone should tell them there are three whole countries in North America, not just the USA... Baby steps, I suppose. :huh: It's a good move in principle, but nothing gets a Canadian's back up more than the suggestion that US Standards should just automatically apply here because "it's all the same, isn't it?" A problem of perception could easily become a problem in implementation.

Indeed: I suspect the report indicates that no-one did anything prosecutable. But that doesn't mean that the PR damage/basic human decency (delete as applicable) doesn't dictate that they go belt-and-braces next time. See also: weather outside the design parameters becoming more frequent = need to change the design parameters.

I still can't find the report, but a spokesman has indicated that the report concludes that there were no intrinsic flaws in the design of the Bluesfest stage - that it was simply a weather occurrence outside the design parameters. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2012/07/07/ottawa-bluesfest-2011-collapse-dueto-weather.html

To address Brony's posts: Event Safety (or, in fact, all safety) in Canada is not really dealt with on a national level. The different provinces have different (although similar) standards, regulations, enforcing bodies and advising bodies. So, I'm not really qualified to talk about how things are handled in Ontario, having never worked there. I know in BC we're considered lucky to have an organisation called Actsafe who mediate between WorkSafe BC (the nearest equivalent to the HSE in BC), the BC Safety Authority, and the production industry - but I believe Ontario does not have an equivalent - meaning that there's less connection between the enforcing bodies and the industry, and that production is probably quite low on the enforcing bodies priorities. Also note that Canada takes more prescriptive approach to safety regulation and that Risk Assessment as the UK industry knows it is a somewhat new approach here. It's not as bad here in BC as Brony describes, but there are a few things that happen regularly that seem scary to my UK-trained eyes - although mostly that's a difference in "what you're used to" rather than a genuine safety problem. I manage by assuming that as PM, everything is technically my fault if it goes wrong, so I probably run one of the more conservative venues around with regards to Safety. (I know the local conference centre are similarly minded, too.) I really don't want to go to jail, thanks. (I'm too pretty! ;) ) Kerry: I'll see what I can find out about the Bluesfest/Cheap Trick business but I haven't heard anything. I might have more luck at the CITT conference this summer as there will be Alberta folks there. But there's the problem in a nutshell - the insulation from province to province means that even if useful lessons were learned, they don't disseminate out very easily as the regulations and enforcement aren't conistent nationally.

I think if there's one thing B-G and the mods can agree on is no-one is protecting anyone. What a bizarre conspiracy theory you have there Woody. :** laughs out loud **: The topic of "should we discuss this" comes up over and over again, with no real resolution ever. Therefore, I propose we drop the argument. Well reasoned discussion is welcome. If you believe someone else's reasoning is faulty, then criticize away.

Surely it came with a manual? If not, then I'm not sure I would have done anything with it, at all.

Actually, that Raki, Pernod or Ouzo (it's all the same stuff really) idea is pretty good. The amounts you need are pretty small, so I don't think the alcoholic content will be a big issue. If the theatre is small, the smell of aniseed might be a problem, but it's the best suggestion I've seen so far.

And, Flour and water is also known as "glue". Not recommended.

This FAQ is now replicated on the Blue Room Wiki, here. Disclaimer: This is an internet forum, and as such is only a source of informal and casual advice. The Blue Room accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracy or mistakes in this FAQ, which is offered in good faith and contains only links to previous Blue Room discussions which are not guaranteed to be the final word. If you are in any doubt whatsoever, or if you just like suing people, employ someone with money to answer your questions. Do I have to replace all my Safety Chains with Steel Wire Rope Safety Bonds? What do SWL and WLL mean? I've seen a dangerous practice. What should I do? Do I have to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? Can I disable the fire alarm when using the smoke machine? Is it possible to suspend people on stage, or is it too dangerous? How do I write a risk assessment? Is it OK to move a Tallescope with someone in the basket? Are there any rules relating to strobes? Are there any rules relating to using guns on stage? What are the rules about Working At Height? What's the deal on emergency exit signs? What are students in schools allowed to do, legally? How do you calculate loads on trusses? Can I use a real candle on stage? If you have anything to contribute on any of the subjects above, please add your post to the existing thread. If you feel any of the existing posts are seriously wrong or misleading, please use the "report" button to bring them to the attention of the moderators.