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Press Release: ABTT at PLASA London
3rd Oct 2013
Following its
sell-out at the ABTT Theatre Show, additional copies of the new edition of
TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT 2013, also known as the Yellow
Book, are available for purchase during PLASA London at a special ‘trade show'
price.
Stock of this
essential book - the first new edition in five years and now including material
previously contained in the Model National Standard Conditions for Places of
Entertainment - can be found on the ABTT's Stand, A53, at ExCeL London, from
this Sunday 6 October, at a reduced rate, held for all four days of the show.
Edited by David Adams
and published by the Association of British Theatre Technicians, the Chartered
Institute of Environmental Health, the District Surveyors Association and the
Institute of Licensing, the book sets out the physical standards for buildings,
their equipment and the good management of the premises so as to provide for
the safety of the performers, staff and the public in premises used for
entertainment. It is intended for the use of both responsible authorities and
licensees alike as a guide to good practice for anyone concerned with the
building, maintenance and operation of places of entertainment.
The ABTT is also
participating in the PLASA Professional Development Programme, presenting two
seminars.
‘CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
& MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS 2014: HOW WILL THIS MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE THEATRE
AND EVENTS INDUSTRIES?' will discuss the Health & Safety Executive's
consideration of modification to the Regulations. If they become
applicable to all activities involving structural elements, such as theatre
sets, will they require significant changes to the management of safety during
the phases of a theatre production and who will have the Duty of Care?
Robin Townley, the Association's
AEO will host this session, on Wednesday 9 October, 11.00am - 12.00pm, with
guest speakers Gavin Bull, from the HSE and Michael Anderson, Chairman of the
ABTT Theatre Safety Committee.
The second session on
Tuesday 8 October, 3.30pm - 4.30pm, TECHNICAL ACCESS PASSPORT SCHEME (TAP):
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE, presented by ABTT Director & Trustee, Tom Mannings
(Head of Technical, English National Opera), with trackingThis Ltd's Chris
Paul, will keep all existing and potential users of the TAP scheme informed of
the latest add-ons, in particular the trainer module with its diary
functionality & enriched usability, which is particularly applicable to
training providers who serve the entertainment industry.
Those needing a
beginners overview of the TAP scheme, should head for the Theatres Trust's
Theatre Stage at PLASA (stand A59) on Monday 7 October (12 noon), Tuesday 8
October (11:15am), or Wednesday 9 October (12 noon).
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