General Theatre General Theatre SafetySafety

Rosa, Alexus, Alexis, Lauryn, Rosa, Alexus, Alexis, Lauryn, Gloria, Frida, AubreyGloria, Frida, Aubrey

RegulationsRegulations

Running around, playing jokes, throwing stuff Running around, playing jokes, throwing stuff around or to each other is not allowed. around or to each other is not allowed.

All the work areas must be kept clean and kept in All the work areas must be kept clean and kept in safe condition and all tools must be put up. safe condition and all tools must be put up. Walkways and exits must be clear and open.Walkways and exits must be clear and open.

If anything should happen, immediately report it If anything should happen, immediately report it to the teacher to handle the situation. to the teacher to handle the situation.

ClothingClothing When working in the scene shop, wear closed When working in the scene shop, wear closed

and hard soled shoes. No sandals or bare feet and hard soled shoes. No sandals or bare feet allowed.allowed.

No type of loose clothes or jewelry should be No type of loose clothes or jewelry should be worn when using power tools. Long hair should worn when using power tools. Long hair should be tied back or covered.be tied back or covered.

Goggles must be worn when using power tools or Goggles must be worn when using power tools or equipment.equipment.

Wash hands when done working.Wash hands when done working.

Fire ProtectionFire Protection

Access to exits must be kept clear at all times. Access to exits must be kept clear at all times. During periods of occupancy, no exit door should During periods of occupancy, no exit door should be locked or obstructed at all. be locked or obstructed at all.

Flammable materials such as oil-based paints, Flammable materials such as oil-based paints, thinners, and spray cans should be stored in the thinners, and spray cans should be stored in the special non-flammable storage cabinets. special non-flammable storage cabinets.

Light bulbs must not be covered or decorated Light bulbs must not be covered or decorated with paper or other material. with paper or other material.

ToolsTools

Keep your work area clean Keep your work area clean Before using machinery or power tools for the Before using machinery or power tools for the

first time, check out operation procedures first time, check out operation procedures Don’t use any defective tools, tell teacher if Don’t use any defective tools, tell teacher if

something goes wrong. something goes wrong. Make sure the switch is "off" before plugging in Make sure the switch is "off" before plugging in

the cord. Never carry a power tool with your the cord. Never carry a power tool with your finger on the switch. finger on the switch.

Do not force toolsDo not force tools

Tools Cont.Tools Cont.

Maintain proper footing, balance, and a secure Maintain proper footing, balance, and a secure grip on the tool you are using. grip on the tool you are using.

Never adjust or change bits, blades, or belts with Never adjust or change bits, blades, or belts with the power tool or machine connected to its the power tool or machine connected to its power source. power source.

Never brush away chips or sawdust while tools Never brush away chips or sawdust while tools or machines are operating. or machines are operating.

Never leave tools running unattended. Never leave tools running unattended. Disconnect from the power source when not in Disconnect from the power source when not in use. use.

Rigging Rigging

Only authorized personnel are allowed to work Only authorized personnel are allowed to work with the rigging equipment.with the rigging equipment.

Work gloves must be worn when handling the Work gloves must be worn when handling the purchase lines on a counterweight system. purchase lines on a counterweight system.

The technical director should be the only person The technical director should be the only person to call instructions to the grid crew. to call instructions to the grid crew.

The correct call to warn of a batten, scenery, or The correct call to warn of a batten, scenery, or line coming in under control is "Heads up!" The line coming in under control is "Heads up!" The emergency call for falling objects is to yell, emergency call for falling objects is to yell,

"Clear the stage!""Clear the stage!"

Rigging Cont.Rigging Cont. Pockets should be emptied before going on to the Pockets should be emptied before going on to the

grid. grid. Tools or hardware must never be left loose on the Tools or hardware must never be left loose on the

grid. grid. Any discovered defects in cable should be reported Any discovered defects in cable should be reported

to the teacher.to the teacher. Before loading or unloading an arbor, the grid Before loading or unloading an arbor, the grid

worker must call out, "Clear the rail!" When this area worker must call out, "Clear the rail!" When this area is clear, someone on stage must call out, "Rail clear!" is clear, someone on stage must call out, "Rail clear!"

When loading or unloading is complete, the grid When loading or unloading is complete, the grid worker should call out, "Rail is safe!" This call should worker should call out, "Rail is safe!" This call should be acknowledged from the stage. be acknowledged from the stage.

Except for the actual moment of flying, every Except for the actual moment of flying, every counterweight set should be kept locked off with the counterweight set should be kept locked off with the locking rings in place. locking rings in place.

Lighting Lighting

Only authorized personnel are allowed to work Only authorized personnel are allowed to work with the lighting.with the lighting.

Any electrical defect must be reported to the Any electrical defect must be reported to the teacher for correction. teacher for correction.

Even when disconnected, some electrical Even when disconnected, some electrical equipment can cause shocks. Never remove the equipment can cause shocks. Never remove the cover of a device without assessing the potential cover of a device without assessing the potential danger. danger.

Food or beverages are not allowed in the light Food or beverages are not allowed in the light control area. control area.

Make-upMake-up Never lend or accept make-up from anyone. Never lend or accept make-up from anyone. Wash hands before and after applying make-up Wash hands before and after applying make-up

to each person. to each person. Sponges and brushes should be washed after use Sponges and brushes should be washed after use

on each person. on each person. Avoid aerosol products whenever possible. Avoid aerosol products whenever possible. Replace old makeup regularly. Replace old makeup regularly. Avoid creating clouds of face powder that can be Avoid creating clouds of face powder that can be

inhaled. Do not use old face powder. inhaled. Do not use old face powder. Moisten brushes or pencils with clean tap water, Moisten brushes or pencils with clean tap water,

not with saliva. not with saliva. When removing spirit gum or latex, avoid When removing spirit gum or latex, avoid

prolonged skin contact with solvents.prolonged skin contact with solvents.