The new standard for fixed-speed electric chain hoists will be in review until March 26.

PLASA has a new draft standard in public review, this one surrounding control systems for chain hoists. BSR E1.6-4 - 201x, Portable Control of Fixed-Speed Electric Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry is available for review and comments until March 26.

Draft Powered Rigging Standard in Public Review

BSR E1.6-4 - 201x, Portable Control of Fixed-Speed Electric Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry, is available for public review on the PLASA website at http://tsp.plasa.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php through March 26. The control systems covered are most often used to control one or more chain hoists being used to fly equipment or scenery in shows or events being done in arenas and convention centers.

For more information, please contact:

Karl G. Ruling

PLASA Technical Standards Manager

630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 609

New York, NY 10036

1-212-244-1505

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