Which action is NOT typically part of area overhead safety measures?

• A. Restrict access to overhead rigging and perform regular inspections.
• B. Keep overhead spaces open to the public.
• C. Disable all overhead rigging during performance rehearsals.
• D. Move all overhead work to backstage.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that safe handling of overhead areas centers on controlling access to the fly/rigging spaces and keeping the rigging in good condition through regular inspections. Moving all overhead work to backstage misses the point of where the overhead systems actually reside and how they’re maintained. Overhead tasks—like inspecting hardware, adjusting lines, and verifying tension—need to be performed in or directly around the fly space with proper access controls and fall protection. That’s why restricting access to overhead rigging and conducting regular inspections are standard safety practices. Keeping overhead spaces open to the public would expose people to hazards in the rigging area, and while rehearsals sometimes modify rigging use, completely disabling all overhead rigging isn’t a practical or typical safety measure.