volume 7 issue 1 2014 On the Road with Henry Bordeaux and Artisan Trucking SENATORS COACHES LATITUDE 45 CATERING PRG NOCTURNE CONTENTS vol.7 issue 1 2014 4 Event Safety Alliance- 2014: A Look Ahead 5 Western OSHA Education Center at Arizona State University to Offer Event Focused Training Fireman’s Fund: A New Partnership to Promote Safer Events Weather Decision Technologies Photos by Bran Safer 6 Do I Really Need to Write an Emergency Plan OSA International 9 Tour Link Conference Schedule 10 14 New News 16 AChaos Very Scary Visual Christmas Productions at Nashville Soundcheck 17 On The Road with Henry Bordeaux 19 A Headliner’s Perspective on Support Acts 20 Artisan Transportation Gallagher Spotlight Booklet 21 26 Senators Coaches 29 Latitude 45 Catering PRG Nocturne Photo by Hank Woods 32 34 Nine Inch Nails Crew 41 FROM THE Publisher 2014??? What happened to 2013? 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Founded LEADER. Successful completion of in 1863, Fireman’s Fund began as this program will result in an accred- an organization dedicated to help- ited certification in event safety ing the families of fallen firefight- leadership, as well as the OSHA 10 ers. Although the scope of their Construction for a Live Events cer- services has expanded throughout tificate. The event will also feature a the years, Fireman’s Fund has never tradeshow showcasing the latest in forgotten their founding mission of safety-related equipment and ser- supporting those who protect oth- vices. Space for this inaugural event ers. We are honored that they see a will be limited to 50 participants. similar dedication in the mission of However, we hope to expand this the Event Safety Alliance, and have program to additional markets over pledged their support to help us the coming years, with designs on protect the lives and livelihoods of creating a year-round “Event Safety those working in live events. Alliance Institute”. More information on the “Summit for Safety” will be OSHA 10 and 30 Training for released in the coming weeks. the Event Industry Establishment Event Safety In consultation with the Event Safety Trade Association and Alliance, Arizona State University’s Donor-level Memberships Western OSHA Education Center has developed the nation’s first OSHA The Event Safety Alliance has expe- 10 and 30 Hour OSHA Outreach rienced incredible growth over 2014: A Look Ahead Construction courses tailored to the the last two years. In order to con- by Jacob Worek live event industry. These programs tinue this success, the Event Safety provide OSHA-recognized training Alliance has undergone the process ith the arrival of Tour Link for workers and employers on the of becoming the industry’s first 2014, we mark the two-year identification, avoidance and pre- 501(c)(3) safety trade organization. Wanniversary of the unveiling vention of workplace safety hazards, As part of this evolution, we now of the Event Safety Alliance. Thanks with a focus on those conditions offer donor-level memberships to to the overwhelming support of pro- commonly encountered during the the Event Safety Alliance. For an fessionals like you, what began as a production of live events. The cre- annual membership fee of $249, small group of concerned individu- ation of these courses demonstrates Alliance members will receive a copy als has become a thousands-strong Arizona State University’s under- of The Event Safety Guide, inclu- voice for safety and responsibility standing of the unique challenges sion in the ESA’s online professional in an industry more often identified our industry faces, as well as their database, discounts on select ESA with its excesses. Together, we’ve leadership in helping to improve programs and events, and exclusive begun to change the way people safety in the event world. It is our offers from our growing list of part- perceive safety in the event world, hope that ASU’s program will serve ner organizations. Most importantly, and started a conversation that we as a model for similar training pro- becoming a donor-level member will hope will positively influence the grams across the country. For more allow you to help the Event Safety direction of the industry for years to information on these groundbreak- Alliance develop additional resourc- come. As we enter our third year of ing programs, contact the Western es and training programs and to existence, the Event Safety Alliance OSHA Education Center at (480)727- promote our message of life safety continues to build on our past suc- 5024 or www.asuotiec.org first in this country and around the cesses, with a number of impor- world. tant announcements and activities The Event Safety Alliance planned for 2014. Institute and “Summit for Public Availability of The Safety” Event Safety Guide Partnership with Fireman’s Fund Insurance This weeklong safety leadership Since its unveiling this past training will take place in December November, many people have The Event Safety Alliance is pleased at the headquarters of TAIT Towers inquired as to when The Event to announce that we have entered in Lititz, Pennsylvania.