Kim Corbett, along with eight other task group members, received PLASA’s 2012 Frank Stewart Volunteer of the Year Award. The honor was bestowed on the nine members of PLASA’s Technical Standards Program's E1.6-1 Powered Hoist Systems Task Group and the Entertainment Technician Certification Program's Rigging Subject Matter Experts.
Kim explains, "This standard is part of the larger E1.6 powered hoisting systems project. This particular part is for the design, manufacture, installation, inspection, and maintenance of powered hoist systems in theatrical venues, but specifically excluding chain hoists and systems for flying people."
Kim is pleased to have been part of the group that saw the task, which began decades ago as a project under USITT, to completion.
PLASA is an international trade association whose members can be found across the event, entertainment and installation industries.
PLASA’s TSP develops standards and recommended practices that facilitate the use of new and existing equipment, improve communications, and promote safe working conditions in the industry.