Set up flying and install flown components for theatre and live productions

This standard is about setting up flying and installing flown components. You will be required to rig directly controlled flying systems by locating and fixing, installing hoists and balancing loads with counterweights.
You will also need to set up flown components by transferring them to the performance area, lifting, controlling movement and marking deads.

At the end of the production run you will be required to take down flown components and prepare for the get out.

This standard is for anyone who sets up flying or installs flown components for theatre and live productions.

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1. use safe handling, lifting and lowering techniques in line with legislation, organisational requirements and codes of practice
2. identify and deal with any issues whilst working with flown components in line with legislation, organisational requirements and codes of practice
3. check the components to be flown to make sure everything is available as planned
4. check that flying lines are in required positions
5. check and confirm that planned pathways are clear and follow the route of least friction
6. secure and line up blocks to meet requirements
7. thread lines to produce required movement
8. terminate lines and secure tie offs in line with safety policy
9. check that systems work in a smooth way, at required speeds and without excessive wear
10. check that load notices and point markings are rated for intended loads
11. line up and secure hoists so that they are safe to use
12. check the operation of hoists prior to attaching loads
13. check that travel paths are clear before flying and that slack is dealt with in line with safety requirements install and pre-use check
14. secure load fixings and correct weights in cradles

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1. legislation, organisational requirements and codes of practice concerning the setting up and installation of flying systems
2. the issues that may occur when working with flying systems and how to deal with these
3. the procedures and techniques for safe manual handling, lifting and lowering
4. the required positions for flying lines and the importance of locating lines correctly
5. what may happen if the pathways are not clear and follow the route of least friction
6. why it is important to line up the blocks at right angles to the axis of the block spindle and how to do this
7. how to thread lines and securely terminate lines
8. how to make sure that the system works without excessive wear
9. who the person responsible for the flying operation is and why it is important to take instructions from that person only
10. how to calculate load and the number of weights for a given load
11. how to check the load bearing capacity of free structures and integral structures
12. how to line up the hoist so that it can be used safely and what may happen if you do not
13. how to check the correct operation of the hoist
14. why the chain loop travel path must be clear and how to check this this
15. how to secure load fixings and correct weights in cradles

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Technician, Assistant Technician , Technical Supervisor , Technical Manager, Head Technician, Theatre Technician, Stage Technician, Production Technician, Technician Crew

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set up; flying; install; flown components; theatre and live productions;

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