Event Safety Insights Issue Three | Spring 2017 | Page 11

Roadie Approved
In March, members of the Linkin Park crew
took part in CPR/AED training delivered
by Keep The Beat Alive (KTBA). While such
training has become a regular part of their
tour preparations, this was KTBA’s first time
instructing the Linkin Park team. According
to Production Manager Jim Digby, their ap-
proach to the material proved an ideal fit for
their organization.
“Keep the Beat Alive’s CPR training is per-
fect for roadies,” said Digby. “Dr B. [KTBA
Co-Founder Dr. Damian Brezinski] knows
our industry and the challenges faced by
touring crews. They understand that getting
an entire team in the same room for 8 hours
is nearly impossible, and have developed
a training that is short, practical, and enter-
taining. The industry is incredibly fortunate
to have them as a resource.”
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