tech theatre safety

shall

required as set forth by law or FCPS regulations

Adult Supervisor Present

adult in general area

may

not legally mandated by permissible

direct supervision

adult in the room and in line-of-sight

should

strongly suggested

direct supervision needed

using catwalk, dremels and routers, genie lift, miters and panel saws, prop weapons and stage combat

adult supervision present for

use of winches, ladders, hazardous materials, construction of sets, rehearsing sound effects

does not count as supervisor

student 18+

what to do in fire

students should not try to put out fire, immediately activate alarm, evacuate building, call 911

don’t hang anything from them

fire suppression sprinklers

do not obstruct

fire exits/routes, fire safety equipment, exit signs

extension cords may be in use for

30 days

required to be announced within 10 mins of performance

emergency evacuation procedures

using a saw, sander, or drill

impact type eye protection

working with chemicals or spray paint

chemical type eye protection

not suitable ear protection

noise cancelling, electronic headphones

protective gloves may not be worn when

using power saws

during rehearsal at teacher discretion

bare feet

to be worn during shifts

sturdy, close-toed shoes

never do this for stage combat

build your own weapons

may be carried or used for set dressing

authentic weapons with tips and edges ground down

may result in expulsion or suspension

misuse of prop weapons

should be kept in a secure, designated area

prop weapons

should not take place in common areas or hallways

rehearsals with prop weapons

only ones who should handle the prop weapon

teacher, performer using the weapon, designated techs

never cut or paint near

stage curtains

only thing used to tie curtains back

strips of fabric

all curtains shall be

certified and labeled flame resistant

students can use these ladders

twin, step-stool, platform, A-frame

ladders may never be used

on sloped or uneven surfaces

may never be used as ladders

boxes, chairs, tables

if using a ladder near door

door must be propped or guarded

on the ladder, don’t be

on the second step from the top of the ladder

not permitted in work areas

food and beverages

minimum clearance for incandescent lights

18 inches from rear and sides, 48 inches from front

when working overhead

tether all tools to your body

do not use power tools or equipment

when impaired or exhausted

if technicians are on the catwalk

no one can be under it

all lighting instruments in the catwalk area must be _______ even when not in use

secured with safety cables

how many people on catwalk

two

who may serve as a ground spotter

any genie lift certified operator

powered lifts

may never be used in the raised position, operated on a temporary surface, or hoisted to a higher position

when raising or lowering a batten

always check for obstructions, one ground spotter is required

immediately stop raising/lowering a batten and lock winch if

there is a change in angle, or lift lines go slack

class A fire

fire involving ordinary combustibles (paper, wood)

class B fire

fire involving petroleum products (oil, paint)

class C fire

electrical fire

use of fire resistant materials (fire walls, paint plaster, clothing)

fire retardant construction

sliding fire doors, fire curtains, ventilation systems

fire containment and control devices

sprinkler system, fire extinguishers, hoses

fire extinguishing equipment

fire alarms, smoke detectors

detection and warning equipment

A specific number, location and size of exits; panic hardware on doors; a particular audience seating plan and capacity; carefully designed aisles to provide rapid unobstructed exit to the outside.

emergency exit procedures

In a power failure, emergency lighting helps an audience leave the building. Emergency lights are usually powered by batteries. They include exit signs, aisle lights, and lighting in lobbies, stairs, passageways, and all other rooms leading to the building exit.

emergency lighting system

correct call to warn of a batten, scenery, or line coming in

heads up

emergency call for falling objects

clear the stage

Before loading or unloading the arbor, the grid worker must call out

clear the rail

When this area is clear, someone onstage must call out

rail clear

When hanging scenery or lighting equipment, this should happen before the arbor is loaded

load should be attached to the batten

When striking scenery or equipment, this should happen before the load is removed from the batten

the arbor should be unloaded

All saws should be adjusted before use

to expose only the minimum amount of blade necessary

A ______ pound or heavier weight should be on top of the weights in the arbor to secure it.

20

There should always be at least _____ feet of pipe extension inside the batten.

3

When rigging pipes, battens and other flying pieces with rope, secure the piece with a

a clove hitch finished with a half hitch and tape