Join USITT today in recognizing #RigSafe day! While Arbor Day is typically a holiday focused on planting trees to celebrate their importance, an “arbor” in the technical theatre world is a rack containing weights used to balance a load in a counterweight rigging system. We recognize Arbor Day as a day to celebrate rigging safety and training for everyone in our industry. Use Arbor Day to thank a rigger, celebrate safe practices, and promote a renewed commitment to safety.

Below is a list of rigging resources that may assist you in utilizing safe rigging practices, learning new skills, brushing up on fundamentals, and more. Let these resources serve as a reminder that safe rigging affects everyone in the industry. Do you have rigging resources you would like to add to this page? Reach out to us here to spread your rigging safety knowledge and resources! 

• 2025 Jay O. Glerum Rigging Masterclasses: Denver, June 2-3, 2025
• Rig Safe Day playlist featuring ETCP Certified Riggers Latiana "LT" Gourzong, Ed Leahy, Patrick Finn, and Bridget Solini
• USITT's Midwest Regional Section's Pieces of the Puzzle: Rigging Panel
• Stage Rigging Handbook, Fourth Edition
• Rigging Safety Initiative
• ETCP Certification Requirements
• One Shot Training from DeLong Rigging Solutions
• Wenger Rigging Guide for Performance Spaces
• TEChnically Speaking: Dive Into Wenger's Rigging Guide for Performance Spaces with Wenger Consultant Partnership Manager and Systems Integrator Eric Huss
• iRigging app from JR Clancy

Information contained in this article is presented for educational and informational purposes only and to increase overall theatrical rigging safety awareness. This article should not be used in place of an inspection by an ETCP Certified professional. In no event shall USITT or the above companies and individuals be liable for any liability, loss, injury, or risk that is incurred as a direct or indirect result of the use of material, advice, guidance, or services mentioned herein. USITT and the above companies and individuals recommend every individual working with rigging systems be properly trained. #RigSafe