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Be sure to read the CITT/ICTS news column where Janet Sellery showcases the growth of the Canadian Event Safety Summit: http://bit.ly/2jUTVI3 

This issue highlights include:

• “Fifty-One and More Pledge to Save the TSP!” Learn why ESTA’s volunteer-driven, ANSI-approved Technical Standards Program standards-writing work benefits the entire industry.
• Richard Nix highlights upcoming changes to the International Fire Code, which will bring events into the scope of the permitting process and will require weather monitoring for outdoor events.
• Raquel Baetz, Director of Safe Hands DSE, explains the research and solutions for those suffering from work-related injuries in the lighting department of the National Theatre due to their work positioning and/or repetitive-motion injuries. A must read for all!
• Guy Holt reveals what users need to know about the soft power of small portable generators as compared to the hard power provided by the grid.
• Read about the January ESTA Control Protocols Plugfest to understand how attending a Plugfest can benefit manufacturers’ R&D engineers to accelerate manufacturer-to-manufacturer interoperability.
• Mike Wood continues with his series on “How Do LEDs Work?” with an examination of quantum dots—another thought-provoking “Out of the Wood” column.
• “Shadow, Light, and Truth” column by Richard Cadena explores “Choosing the Right Ethernet-Based Protocol Settings for Your Lighting Console.”
• Steve Serafin explains changes in OSHA’s accident reporting impacting the entertainment technology industry that went into effect with 2017 in the “Standards Watch” column.
• Learn about another successful Event Safety Summit—get onboard with how this industry collaboration is working to improve safety for everyone involved with live events.
• Karl Ruling highlights the interesting products he discovered while exploring the LDI trade show.
• Chris Schmidt shares an attendee’s perspective on the PLASA Rigging Conference.
• The ETCP News column describes the history of end-user training at ETC—onsite and online—and how participants can earn ETCP renewal credits.
• In the CITT/ICTS News column, Janet Sellery showcases the growth of the Canadian Event Safety Summit—with the next Canadian ESS scheduled for April.
• Eddie Raymond launches his “Take Away” column sharing inspirational stories and quick-read nuggets to help readers grow.
• Protocol introduces a new column by Tom Siko; join the journey in Tom’s “Business Dynamics” as he explores “Selling Naked!”
• ESTA’s new Chairman, Jules Lauve, outlines the road ahead for your association.
• Check out the photos and read the update on the ESTA members honored with awards during LDI.
• Bill Sapsis describes Eddie Raymond’s many contributions to ESTA and the industry—and why he was honored with the Eva Swan Award—ESTA’s highest accolade.
• The Technical Standards Program has produced over 50 ANSI-approved standards—with more in the pipeline! Read the update in “TSP News” from Karl Ruling.
• The Production Equipment Rental Group’s “PERG News” by Harry Box keeps readers current on PERG’s Rental Guard program, recent successful events, and why rental houses should get involved.
• Follow the Behind the Scenes News to learn about the many activities ahead in 2017 and progress of BTS initiatives.
• Enjoy the photos from another successful Behind the Scenes Happy Hour event held on the eve of LDI.
• New ESTA Members

And, much more!

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