General Theatre Safety Rosa, Alexus, Alexis, Lauryn, Gloria, Frida, Aubrey

Regulations Running around, playing jokes, throwing stuff around or to each other is not allowed. Running around, playing jokes, throwing stuff around or to each other is not allowed. All the work areas must be kept clean and kept in safe condition and all tools must be put up. Walkways and exits must be clear and open. All the work areas must be kept clean and kept in safe condition and all tools must be put up. Walkways and exits must be clear and open. If anything should happen, immediately report it to the teacher to handle the situation. If anything should happen, immediately report it to the teacher to handle the situation.

Clothing When working in the scene shop, wear closed and hard soled shoes. No sandals or bare feet allowed. When working in the scene shop, wear closed and hard soled shoes. No sandals or bare feet allowed. No type of loose clothes or jewelry should be worn when using power tools. Long hair should be tied back or covered. No type of loose clothes or jewelry should be worn when using power tools. Long hair should be tied back or covered. Goggles must be worn when using power tools or equipment. Goggles must be worn when using power tools or equipment. Wash hands when done working. Wash hands when done working.

Fire Protection Access to exits must be kept clear at all times. During periods of occupancy, no exit door should be locked or obstructed at all. Access to exits must be kept clear at all times. During periods of occupancy, no exit door should be locked or obstructed at all. Flammable materials such as oil-based paints, thinners, and spray cans should be stored in the special non- flammable storage cabinets. Flammable materials such as oil-based paints, thinners, and spray cans should be stored in the special non- flammable storage cabinets. Light bulbs must not be covered or decorated with paper or other material. Light bulbs must not be covered or decorated with paper or other material.

Tools Keep your work area clean Keep your work area clean Before using machinery or power tools for the first time, check out operation procedures Before using machinery or power tools for the first time, check out operation procedures Don’t use any defective tools, tell teacher if something goes wrong. Don’t use any defective tools, tell teacher if something goes wrong. Make sure the switch is "off" before plugging in the cord. Never carry a power tool with your finger on the switch. Make sure the switch is "off" before plugging in the cord. Never carry a power tool with your finger on the switch. Do not force tools Do not force tools

Tools Cont. Maintain proper footing, balance, and a secure grip on the tool you are using. Maintain proper footing, balance, and a secure grip on the tool you are using. Never adjust or change bits, blades, or belts with the power tool or machine connected to its power source. Never adjust or change bits, blades, or belts with the power tool or machine connected to its power source. Never brush away chips or sawdust while tools or machines are operating. Never brush away chips or sawdust while tools or machines are operating. Never leave tools running unattended. Disconnect from the power source when not in use. Never leave tools running unattended. Disconnect from the power source when not in use.

Rigging Only authorized personnel are allowed to work with the rigging equipment. Only authorized personnel are allowed to work with the rigging equipment. Work gloves must be worn when handling the purchase lines on a counterweight system. Work gloves must be worn when handling the purchase lines on a counterweight system. The technical director should be the only person to call instructions to the grid crew. The technical director should be the only person to call instructions to the grid crew. The correct call to warn of a batten, scenery, or line coming in under control is "Heads up!" The emergency call for falling objects is to yell, "Clear the stage!" The correct call to warn of a batten, scenery, or line coming in under control is "Heads up!" The emergency call for falling objects is to yell, "Clear the stage!"

Rigging Cont. Pockets should be emptied before going on to the grid. Pockets should be emptied before going on to the grid. Tools or hardware must never be left loose on the grid. Tools or hardware must never be left loose on the grid. Any discovered defects in cable should be reported to the teacher. Any discovered defects in cable should be reported to the teacher. Before loading or unloading an arbor, the grid worker must call out, "Clear the rail!" When this area is clear, someone on stage must call out, "Rail clear!" Before loading or unloading an arbor, the grid worker must call out, "Clear the rail!" When this area is clear, someone on stage must call out, "Rail clear!" When loading or unloading is complete, the grid worker should call out, "Rail is safe!" This call should be acknowledged from the stage. When loading or unloading is complete, the grid worker should call out, "Rail is safe!" This call should be acknowledged from the stage. Except for the actual moment of flying, every counterweight set should be kept locked off with the locking rings in place. Except for the actual moment of flying, every counterweight set should be kept locked off with the locking rings in place.

Lighting Only authorized personnel are allowed to work with the lighting. Only authorized personnel are allowed to work with the lighting. Any electrical defect must be reported to the teacher for correction. Any electrical defect must be reported to the teacher for correction. Even when disconnected, some electrical equipment can cause shocks. Never remove the cover of a device without assessing the potential danger. Even when disconnected, some electrical equipment can cause shocks. Never remove the cover of a device without assessing the potential danger. Food or beverages are not allowed in the light control area. Food or beverages are not allowed in the light control area.

Make-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 to each person. Wash hands before and after applying make-up to each person. Sponges and brushes should be washed after use on each person. Sponges and brushes should be washed after use 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 inhaled. Do not use old face powder. Avoid creating clouds of face powder that can be inhaled. Do not use old face powder. Moisten brushes or pencils with clean tap water, not with saliva. Moisten brushes or pencils with clean tap water, not with saliva. When removing spirit gum or latex, avoid prolonged skin contact with solvents. When removing spirit gum or latex, avoid prolonged skin contact with solvents.