DRAMA

THEATRE SAFETY
Topic: Safety in
Theatre
Why do you think safety is so Use five minutes to write about
important in a theatre class? this is your journals.
 • To ensure that crew members, actors, designers and
other important theatre personnel are not exposed to
any hazards or potential emergencies.
• Accidents can be avoided if safety practices are
implemented.
Importance • Watch video:

of Safety in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR5OUQFv0tg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK963VA9HeM
Theatre • Do you think that safety in the classroom is important?
Why?
• What guidelines do you think we can implement in the
classroom to ensure that we are all safe?
• Include these guidelines in your journal
Causes of Accidents
Insufficient knowledge
Improper use of tools and facilities
Failure to safeguard hazardous equipment
Failure to remove faulty equipment
Carelessness
Taking unnecessary risks
Being in a hurry
Note: The most dangerous time of a production is the strike—when the show
is over, and the technical elements are dismantled and stored.
 General Safety
Regulations
• Running, practical jokes, throwing tools or materials, jumping from one
level to another, or any other dangerous activity is not permitted.
• The proper method of bending the knees, keeping the body erect, and
pushing upward with the legs should be used when lifting objects. Ask
for assistance when necessary.
• All areas of the stage should be left in clean condition. Return all
materials and tools, floors should be swept/mopped, trash emptied,
and walkways should be left clear.
• Any areas of the stage that may be hazardous, should be always
marked with large signs between work periods or performances.
• Cleanliness and order in the storage areas should be always
maintained.
• Any accident should be reported immediately to the supervising
teacher so that first aid and/or medical attention can be administered
without delay.
 How to Respond in an Emergency
Do not panic.
Make sure you are in a safe position to offer any assistance.
Is the person responsive?
Try to get help. (e.g., making a phone call)
Check for bleeding.
Are there any signs of broken bones, fractures etc.?
Perform the ABCs of first aid. (Airway, Breathing, and Circulation)
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153849#how-to-practice-first-aid
Watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ynlaWUwMsA
 Airway: Make sure the airway is clear. If the airway is blocked,
the person can choke, and this can be fatal.

First Aid - Breathing: Once the airways are clear, determine whether the
person can breathe, and, if necessary, provide rescue

ABCs breathing.

Circulation: If the person involved in the emergency situation is

not breathing, the first aider should go straight for chest
compressions and rescue breathing. The chest compressions
will promote circulation. In emergencies that are not life-
threatening, the first aider needs to check the pulse.
 • Hard-sole shoes should be worn while working in the scene shop, stage, loading
dock, or anywhere in the theatre facility. Only performers (actors, dancers,
musicians) in dress rehearsal or performance should be permitted to wear open
toed or soft construction shoes on stage and in pre-production areas.
• Loose-fitting clothing, scarves, ties, or jewelry should not be worn while using
power equipment.
• Goggles, face shields, or safety glasses should be worn while working around the
shop or stage when in the vicinity of anyone painting, spraying, sanding, cutting,
drilling, chiseling, hammering, nailing, or stapling.
• Earmuffs should be worn during prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Proper Attire • Gloves should be worn to protect against abrasion, punctures, and solvents.
• Hard hats should be worn while scenery or lighting equipment is being rigged
overhead, or when the worker is in a low ceiling area where there are exposed
sharp and/or hard surfaces that could cause head injuries.
• Wear special work clothes which can be removed after work. Wash clothes
frequently and separately from regular clothing. Wash hands in soap and water
during work breaks, before eating, and after work. Never use solvents to clean
hands.
• Knee pads should be worn when tasks require the worker to kneel and rest weight
upon the workers’ knees.
Applying and
Removing
Makeup
Guidelines when using Makeup
Makeup artists Sponges and brushes
Wash hands before
Never lend or accept should wash their should be washed
and after applying
makeup from anyone. hands before starting after use on each
makeup.
on another actor. individual.

Avoid aerosol Avoid creating clouds

Replace old makeup Do not use old face
products whenever of face powder that
regularly. powder.
possible. can be inhaled.

When removing spirit

Moisten brushes or
gum or latex, avoid Replace lost skin oils
pencils with clean tap
prolonged skin with moisturizer.
water, not with saliva.
contact with solvents.
Steps when applying and removing makeup

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 THE END
Please journal
about this class.