Theater Safety Guide
Table of Contents

I. Introduction

A. Scope
B. How to use the manual
C. Theater Training
D. Sources of Assistance
1. Office of Dean of Undergraduate Students
2. University Fire Marshall
3. Production Office
4. Environmental Health & Safety
5. Building Services
6. Center for Visitor and Conference Services
7. Maintenance
8. Public Safety

II. Event Planning and Registration

A. Organization Recognition
B. Available Venues
C. How to Register an Event
D. Pyrotechnics and Fire Code Permits
E. Special Effects

III. Emergency Procedures

A. Medical Emergencies
B. Fire Emergencies
C. Chemical Exposure

IV. Set Design & Construction

A. Props and Decoration
B. Structural Issues for Set Design
C. Rigging
D. Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Glasses
Goggles
Gloves
Work Shoes or Boots
E. Power and Hand Tools
F. Ladders
G. Chemical Hazards
H. Spills
I. Housekeeping
J. Storage of Materials
K. Lifting and Material Handling

V. Lighting and Sound

A. Electrical Safety
B. Overhead Lighting
C. Ladders

VI. Special Effects

A. Use of Pyrotechnics
B. Knives, Swords or Guns
C. Items Suspended Above the Audience
D. Pits, Traps and Changes in Elevation
E. Fog or Smoke
F. Strobe Lighting
G. Laser Lighting
H. Flying or Rigging Performers

VII. Cast & Crew

A. Cosmetics
B. Fatigue
C. Heat Stress

VIII. Performance

A. Crowd Control
B. Front-of-House Personnel
C. Exits (Means of Egress)

IX. Strike

A. Set Deconstruction & Material Disposal
B. Housekeeping
C. Chemical Waste Disposal

Appendix A - Fire Extinguisher Training