What's New > Eight ESTA draft standards now in Public Review
April 30, 2026
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ESTA’s Technical Standards Program announces the following draft standards in public review.
From the Rigging Working Group:
- BSR E1.4-3, Manually Operated Hoists
- BSR E1.47, Guidelines for Entertainment Rigging System Inspections
- BSR E1.70, Selection and Use of Ground-supported Winch Stands and Towers
- BSR E1.81, Rigging System Signage Requirements
From the Event Safety Working Group:
- BSR ES1.7, Event Safety - Weather Preparedness
- BSR ES1.43, Event Safety - Material Handling
From the Control Protocols Working Group:
- BSR E1.88, Framework for Entertainment Network Cybersecurity & Efficiency (FENCE)
From the Weapons Safety Working Group:
- BSR E1.78, Prop Weapons Safety
Download draft standards and review forms at https://tsp.esta.org/publicreview. Submit comments on any or all of them before the review periods ends on 01 June 2026.