About the Session
In the dynamic and often demanding world of theatre, live entertainment, and motion picture production, riggers frequently encounter tasks that are both high-risk and low-frequency. These critical operations, while infrequent, demand an exceptional level of competency to ensure safety and operational excellence. This presentation, "A Blueprint for Rigging Competency," delves into the unique challenges posed by High Risk Low Frequency (HRLF) work tasks within the Arts and Entertainment industry.
Attendees will gain invaluable insights into:
Understanding HRLF Work: Explore the characteristics of high-risk, low-frequency rigging tasks and their implications for safety and training.
The Stages of Competency: Discover how individuals progress through various stages of competency, from unconscious incompetence to unconscious competence, and how this framework applies directly to rigging professionals.
Bridging the Gap: Learn practical strategies for developing and maintaining the highest levels of rigging competency, specifically addressing the challenges of HRLF work in diverse entertainment environments.
Mitigating Risk: Understand how a robust competency framework can significantly reduce risks associated with complex and infrequent rigging operations.
This session is designed for riggers, safety managers, production personnel, and anyone involved in ensuring safe rigging practices in the Arts and Entertainment sector. Join us to build a stronger foundation for rigging competency and elevate safety standards across the industry.
Doryan Mash
Industry Health & Safety Specialist (Interior), Actsafe Safety Association
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Doryan Mash is a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) with over 15 years of practical and specialized Occupational Health and Safety practice. His experience spans across multiple high-risk workplaces which require advanced technical training around working at heights, rigging, rope access (IRATA/SPRAT), and rope rescue (THARR). Doryan has extensive hands-on experience supporting these complex tasks with precision, planning, and risk management; backed by industry recognized credentials.
Doryan has been a dedicated Safety Champion within the Arts and Entertainment industry throughout the interior of British Columbia since 2009. He has contributed to over 300 live performances or productions, providing rigging expertise and safety oversight along the way.
His work also focuses on building interdependent safety cultures where teams take ownership, communicate effectively, and integrate safety into every aspect of the job. Known for his practical mindset and strong field presence, Doryan bridges the gap between safety systems and real-world application.