TODAY, INSIDE RHINO features one of Rhino Staging’s most experienced trainers: Rhino Nevada’s Safety and Training Manager, LANCE CANGEY. How did you get into training? I’ve had a diverse career background, from being an electrician to owning a retail golf […]
We asked Keno Snyder, Rhino Arizona’s Regional Director of Rigging, about a fly system inspection with our Rhino Georgia rigging team at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. After seeing Keno’s amazing photos of the venue, we wanted […]
Since 2017 it has been a requirement for all onsite workers and supervisors in live event production in Nevada to have completed, according to their roles, the OSHA 10 or 30 hour training in health and safety for general industry. […]
Rhino Texas’ client venue Dickies Arena has been named as No. 1 on Billboard Magazine’s 2023 year-end list of Top Venues in the 10,001-15,000 capacity category. The rankings were based on gross revenue, attendance and number of shows from Nov. […]
RECENTLY, SIOBHAN COLLEEN, Asst. Director of Safety and Training of Rhino Staging and Event Services attended the 2023 Event Safety Summit in the City of Houston, Texas. Also in attendance from Rhino Staging was MATT HUDSON, Director of Safety, Training, […]
Meet Elizabeth Brown, the new Director of Operations for Rhino DC! Elizabeth is a knowledgeable and skillful director with over 20 years of experience in various industries, including hospitality, non-profit, arts, and transportation. Elizabeth steps into this role for Anna […]
Rhino Staging Nevada partners with Goodwill of Southern Nevada to help create a stagehand training program for Goodwill clients. Acceptance into the program is by application and each 2-week course includes a stagehand basics course, the OSHA 10 training for […]
Stagehands encounter fall hazards all the time, like loading tower trusses on flatbed trucks. Addressing this fall hazard is key to safety for all stagehands!
If you have ever climbed a truss tower or wire rope ladder to rig, done a lighting fixture focus, worked a show-call as a truss spotlight operator, or for any other reason, you are familiar with self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), or […]
During a stadium show load-in at Chase Field, the heat was on! Extreme temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illness during stadium show load-ins – and Rhino Staging was no exception. Don’t worry! This rescue story has a cool, happy ending.
Tipsy Plastic Towers Our friends at the Chase Field baseball stadium in Phoenix have field protective flooring for non-baseball live events stored on stacked pallets in an open lot just down the street from the stadium. Recently, one of their […]
Effective January 1st, 2023, California’s AB 1775 requires Rhino Staging employees at public event venues to complete OSHA 10 training. Rhino Staging offers OSHA-authorized trainers for OSHA 10 & 30-Hour training, enhancing safety awareness and opening doors for stagehands. Contact […]
Welcome To The Live Events Industry! Thank you for being an integral part of our industry! Your passion and dedication are what make live events possible. Whether you’re transitioning from another profession or embarking on your very first job, we […]
The Importance of Stagehand Safety Meetings If you’re wondering what a safety meeting is and why it matters, it’s time to catch up with the rest of us! Safety meetings are vital to maintaining a safe production. Most crews do […]
Pay attention, but to what? Prioritizing your safety is paramount in every production setting! That’s why this blog was written to help equip you with practical tips for enhancing your situational awareness as a stagehand. By incorporating these straightforward strategies […]
Load-In: An Introduction to Mindfulness for Stagehands Mindfulness may cushion the blow of stressful environments and experiences. – Bergson et al., 2023 Stagehand life is one of the most exciting and rewarding things in the world, but it can also […]