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ANSI E1.6-1-2021
Entertainment Technology - Powered Hoist Systems
This standard, a limited revision of the previous version, establishes requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, inspection, and maintenance of powered hoist systems for lifting and suspension of loads for performance, presentation, and theatrical production. It does not apply to the structure to which the hoist is attached, to attachment of loads to the load carrying device, or to systems for flying people. Excluded are welded link chain hoists, and manually powered hoists, including auxiliary drill operation.
Entertainment Services and Technology Association [esta]