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
