play it safe

when is it okay to attempt to fight the fire?

only if you have a clear exit

what causes most shop accidents?

operator errors

what does the MSDSs do?

talks about what ingredients are in the chemicals, fire safety info

if a show is using cigarettes on stage, what must be done to warn the audience?

the audience must be told in case of asthma etc.

can food be consumed in the shop?

no you cannot eat in the shop because it can cause ants, rats, make an area dirty and can cause death from expulsion of chemicals

what are 3 ways to test a respirator to make certain it fits?

positive fit test, banana, and oil test

what is the most neglected type of protection available to theatre workers?

proper ventilation

what are the solutions for theatre ear?

reduce sand at source sound dampen space treat walls and ceilings wear personal protection hearing devices

what can happen from wearing a back brace too long?

results in increased blood pressure and loss of abdominal muscle tone

OSHA regulations are strict about what equipment?

safety gaurds

what are 3 ways chemicals can enter the body?

skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion

flame proof

the material will not burn at all

what does OSHA stand for?

the occupational safety and health administration

what is an exterior staging area?

the place where people assemble after a fire

real fire onstage is often prohibited unless?

the presence of a fire person is backstage

when ganging lights what is the first and last thing to go on and off?

the safety cable

why shouldn't adhesive tape be used on the rigging lines?

the tape can slip

If a volunteer is injured, who is liable?

the theatre or teacher or school

how do smoke and gases leave the building?

through the smoke doors at the top of the building

what is the purpose of OSHA?

to protect all employees, keep them safe

where is a safe loading location?

top loading deck

what must a employer provide to all employees?

training

supervisors and teachers are responsible for:

training workers properly and maintaining in a safe environment

how can you check for proper ventilation?

use soap bubbles

how can you secure cables to the floor?

use wide tapes

the 2 biggest issues in the welding areas are:

uv lights and eye damage probability of fire

what should you ask yourself before using a tool?

what is the purpose of the tool? What doesn't it do? what is dangerous about the tool? How can it hurt me?

When do most rigging accidents occur?

when pins are improperly loaded

how can accidental falls be avoided?

with lights

what materials should ladders be made of?

wood or fiber glass

what are right to know laws?

you have the right to know what chemicals you are working with and how to protect themselves

OSHA requires at least one person to know what?

CPR and first aid

when lifting you need to what?

bend the knees keep a straight back and use you legs

what is a type A fire?

burn to ash: wood, cloth, paper, most organic trash

what is a type of B fire?

burning flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, grease, never throw water on a B fire

why is smoke in the theatre and audience are dangerous?

can block exit signs, cause panic

what type of shoes are accepted in the shop?

closed toed shoes

Be sure receive ____________ instructions on the safe operation of every tool and accessory you use

complete

hearing loss is ________ preventable.

completely

the hours between midnight and sun are considered what? why?

dangerous because of fatigue

what is the least toxic of the smoke and fog creating materials?

dry ice

what re 2 types of ear protection?

ear muffs and ear plugs

what are ways to charge glow tape?

electric light, a powerful light, or camera flash

what is a type of C fire?

electrical or current related. Never throw fire on a C fire

after an alarm is pulled, what should you do?

evacuate immediately, and shut doors behind you

what alert do you shout before lowering the fire curtain?

fire curtain coming in

all costumes must be treated with or made from what type of materials?

flame retardant

all ushers must have?

flashlights

when working with lights what should you wear?

gloves

all theatre workers are constantly exposed to:

hazards such as smoke, plastics, recins, saw dust, etc.

what types of sound are the most damaging?

high pitch

all blood and bodily liquids must be considered what?

infectious

where should needles or pins that have been contaminated be stored?

infectious waste basket

flame retardant

it will stop burning when the fire is removed

what does a fire curtain do?

keeps fire and smoke from spreading to the audience

never point a staple gun when?

loading or unloading

What are MSDSs?

material safety data sheets

what should you not leave on ladder steps?

materials and tools

what steers the fire curtain to the stage floor?

metal guns

what info do you give when making an emergency phone call?

name, building, room number, nature of problem, and phone number

when working on the grid what precautions should be taken?

no one should be on the stage, and make sure what you are working with is in safe condition

how many straps should a dust mask have?

2 over and under the ear

In order to clean blood you can use EPA approved solutions or a solution of ______ part bleach to _____ parts water.

1 part bleach and 10 parts water

each pound of chemical in the container gives the user about how many seconds of discharge?

1 second

a rule of thumb for cartridge life and effectiveness is for every ___ days or ___ hours or__________________?

10 days, 8 hours, when odor is detected

sparks can travel up to?

40 feet

how many categories of fire are there?

A, B, C=3

the use of what is the most dangerous activity in theatre?

AB Foam

why is mixing fog and dry ice a bad idea?

If you put too much Dry Ice into the sink at one time it could burst the pipes

what does PASS stand for?

Pull the pin Aim at the base Squeeze the handle Sweep fire

many theatres_______ the use of polyurethane foams due to their dangers

ban

what is Americas most deadly prop?

a gun blanc

when should a push stick be used?

always

scenery and prop shops must have a what?

approved flammable liquid storage

gases

are produced by chemical processing and high heat operations

vapors

are the result of evaporation from solvents, paints, and varnishes