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Wednesday Morning Education Sessions Conference Education Sponsor

Tools & Techniques Segment 5
9:00am - 10:15am | 4 concurrent sessions; none repeat

A Little of What You Need to Know About OSHA
Workplace safety is important for all of us, yet many historic theaters were built before the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 was enacted and, unless they have undergone significant renovation, have likely not been updated
to be compliant with current safety standards and regulations. There is also a tremendous amount of misinformation circulating
about OSHA and the relationship this important agency has with the Live Entertainment industry. The situation creates a challenge
for the owners and operators of these venues: none of us wants a friend or co-worker to be injured while doing their job, but
neither do we want our businesses exposed to citations and fines for not being ‘up to code’…whatever that means. It is truly a
‘Rock vs. Hard Spot’ position, but not doing anything is the worst possible choice to make. The purpose of this session is to engage
participants in a conversation about the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the applicability and enforcement of
regulations and standards, employers’ rights, and responsibilities, and what to do in the event of an inspection (DON’T PANIC!). We
will also discuss the (FREE!) resources available to support LHAT members from a variety of sources, including OSHA’s Compliance
Assistance and Consultation programs, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), the Entertainment Services and
Technology Association (ESTA), and the Event Safety Alliance (ESA). Participants will leave with information and tools to help them
better understand safety requirements so they can keep their workers safe. Bring your questions, and we will answer as many as
possible.
Held in Chicago A, Ballroom Level.
Presenter: David Glowacki, Chief Production Officer, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN

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