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Curtain sliding open on stage, placing the star in the limelight.
ANSI | Materials History

“In the Limelight” Origin – Quicklime Illumination

ByBrad Kelechava May 21, 2021May 28, 2025

Two hundred years ago, actors were literally “in the limelight.” Quicklime (calcium oxide), a chemical that once featured in naval warfare but today supports numerous…

Climbing an ANSI E1.1-2018 wire rope ladder on white background while acting in play.
ANSI | Ladder Safety

ANSI E1.1, Construction and Use of Wire Rope Ladders for the Entertainment Industry

ByBrad Kelechava August 5, 2015May 30, 2025

Last month, we discussed standards for ladders, looking specifically at ANSI ASC A14.2-2017: American National Standards for Ladders – Portable Metal – Safety Requirements by…

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