As previously promised, the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) will release the revised "Code of practice for the selection and use of temporary access equipment for working at height in theatres", in time for the 2011 PLASA Show. This long-awaited document provides step-by-step practical guidance for all who work at height and those who supervise work at height in theatres and … [Read more...]
New Rules for Working with Tallescopes Announced
There now follows a press statement from ABTT regarding the use of Tallescopes reprinted in full to ensure accuracy: After discussion amongst the Tallescope Working Party – which comprises representatives from SOLT, TMA and a range of UK theatre industry organisations, members of the HSE and the manufacturers of the Tallescope, Aluminium Access Products – the ABTT, on behalf of the industry, … [Read more...]
ABTT Press Statement – Work At Heights
The Association Of British Theatre Technicians has temporarily withdrawn the ‘Guide To Access For Work At Heights In Theatre’ Code of Practice. This follows the withdrawal of the Manufacturer's Instructions containing a section on moving an occupied Tallescope, consequential upon actions by the Health And Safety Executive. The Manufacturer's Instructions are reprinted in the ABTT Code of … [Read more...]
Hayles proud of Charcoalblue’s contribution to ‘Theatre Buildings – A Design Guide’
The latest ABTT book – Theatre Buildings – A Design Guide was launched at the ITEAC conference, Central Hall, Westminster on Monday 14 June 2010. Written and illustrated by a highly experienced team of international theatre designers and practitioners, the technical design sections have been edited by Managing Director of Charcoalblue Theatre Consultants, Andy Hayles. Hayles comments: “Editing … [Read more...]
ABTT Members’ visit to The Crucible Sheffield marks the end of Theatreplan’s 4-year phased refurbishment project
For Theatreplan, the recent visit to Sheffield's Crucible Theatre by members of the Association of British Theatre Technicians represented the culmination of over three years intensive work as theatre consultants on the project. The refurbishment of the Crucible Theatre was split into phases to allow the theatre to continue to present the annual World Snooker Championships. The initial phase was … [Read more...]
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