Our Projects
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Temporary Stage Inspections
Safety Factor meets critical standards of third party inspections, required by fire Marshalls and Municipalities, for Event Permitting.
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Fall Protection Rescue Training
Safety Factor trains Arena and Theatre crews on system specific rescue scenarios. Providing crews a safer outcome, in the event of an emergency.
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Industrial Fall Protection Inspection
From assessing hazards to satisfying OSHA required bi-annual inspections. Safety Factor partners with companies to meet their unique needs.
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Aluminum Structures
Providing site assessment, structure erection, load analysis, rigging implementation, component inspection and event supervision.
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Arena and Stadium Fall Protection Inspection
Ensure your crew has peace of mind when they utilize your permanent fall protection system and satisfy OSHA’s requirement of bi-annual inspections.
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Rigging Training
Rigging training for all abilities. All of our courses are ETCP recognized and qualify for continuing education credits.
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Theater Fly System Inspections
Offering comprehensive inspections of all counter weight fly system components.
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Rigging Installations
From concerts to museum installations, Safety Factor offers a Production Rigger for all types of permanent and temporary applications.
More About Our Services
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ETCP Recognized classes for every level of rigger. From proper use of materials and high rigger technique, to bridle calculations and ETCP exam preparation, Safety Factor can tailor a course to your exact needs.
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Employers are required to provide training to all employees that may be exposed to fall hazards. Our training satisfies all OSHA requirements and are customized to the unique hazards your employees encounter.
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Empower your Managers to recognize worksite hazards and inspect PPE. Safety Factor can configure a training specific to the equipment your employees use. Regular gear inspections reduce costs by finding defects before they become severe.
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OSHA requires all employers to provide for prompt rescue in the event of a fall while using fall protection. Safety Factor will design a rescue plan and train your employees by utilizing the personnel and equipment you already have.
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Regulations are changing quickly and municipalities are increasingly requiring third party stage inspections before issuing event permits. Safety Factor is uniquely qualified to perform thorough inspections and issue the required reports, ensuring crowd and employee safety while satisfying your event permitting requirements.
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Safety Factor helps you satisfy the OSHA bi-annual inspection requirement for all fall protection components. From harnesses and lanyards to horizontal and vertical lifelines, Safety Factor puts eyes and hands on every system to ensure your equipment is ready to save a life.
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Few hazards present more serious consequences in theaters than counterweight fly systems. An annual inspection by Safety Factor meets ANSI standards and resolves critical issues before a failure occurs.
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Protect your guests and employees from the vast assortment of overhead hazards that exist in today’s modern venues. Over time, layers of rigging components may be installed by multiple vendors. Safety Factor can make certain all lifting components are compatible and undamaged.
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If it hangs overhead, it has to be done right. Capacity, function and aesthetics are all taken into consideration. Temporary or permanent, Safety Factor can design and implement any scale installation for your event or venue.
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We specialize in finding unique solutions to hazards presented by unique situations. If access or compliance is your challenge, Safety Factor is your solution.
Give your guests and employees the Safety Factor necessary for today’s complex event productions!
We serve our partner companies that provide audio, lighting, video, stage and production services within the live entertainment industry to ensure up to date OSHA compliance.
Providing Inspection, Training & Event Safety
Safety Factor Training and Consulting, LLC is dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of both guests and employees at live events. Our mission is to support our partners in the live entertainment industry—companies specializing in audio, lighting, video, stage, and production services—by providing expert safety training, inspections, and consulting services.
With a deep understanding of the unique challenges posed by working at height and temporary structures in live events, we bring extensive experience and industry knowledge to every project. Our commitment to safety helps create secure environments where creativity and performance can thrive without compromise.
What Our Clients Say
Meet the Founder
Darren Coats began working in live events as a Stunt Performer in Reno, NV in 1995. In 1998 he moved to AZ and began specializing in rigging and temporary structures.
In 2003 he moved to Denver, CO to study Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado. While there, he worked as a Rigger and Technical Director at Ball Arena.
Since 2012 he has been living in Northern California where he works with Another Planet Entertainment as a Roof Technician at the Greek Theatre, Berkeley.
Darren has been an ETCP certified rigger since 2011 and ETCP Recognized Trainer since 2021.
He has completed OSHA 30, NFPA 70e trainings and is a Forklift and Aerial Work Platform training instructor. Additionally, he has completed Competent Person trainings for multiple truss and fall protection manufacturers including Tomcat, Total Structures, 3M, MSA and Latchways.
