Theatre & Film Set Safety

Purpose

Theatre & film set provides a setting outside of the classroom for participants to showcase their theatrical skills, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. In order for these objectives to be met, it is important to provide a safe environment for all participants in theatre & film sets. The theatre & film set safety course will help guide administrators, directors and all those involved in theatre & film sets, with the best practices for risk minimization.

Course Content 

1. Increasing Safety Awareness

• Common Safety Issues
• Material Safety Issues
• Training
• Lifting Safety
• Facility Management
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Harnesses
• Personal Effects
• Animals on the Stage
• Electrical Boxes
• Dance Floors
• Ghost Lights
• Safety Statement
• Emergency Action Planning
• Audience Notifications

2. Chemicals

• Chemical Safety
• Hazardous Materials
• Eye and Skin Protection
• Paint

3. Heights

• Overhead Work Areas
• Ladder Usage
• Aerial Work Platform

4. Rigging

• Rigging for Theatre
• Line Set Safety
• Mechanical Hoists and Electrical Raceways
• Flying Performers and Other Objects

5. Tools

• Hand Tools
• Pneumatic Tools
• Power Tools

6. Set Construction

• Planning Construction
• Platforms and Guide Railings
• Welding

7. Stage and House Management

• The Role of the Stage Manager
• House Management

8. Working with Lighting, Audio and Projection Equipment

• Risk of Electrical Injury
• Equipment Set-Up
• Lighting
• Audio and Video Equipment
• Cable Management

9. Costumes

• Costumes and Safety Procedures
• Sewing Machines, Cutting Devices, and Irons
• Wearing Costumes
• Storing Costumes

10. Makeup and Hair

• Using Makeup
• Applying Makeup
• Hair
• Makeup Removal

11. Stage Combat

• Safety Guidelines for Stage Combat

12. Flames, Lasers and Explosions

• Pyrotechnics and Explosives
• Special Effects
• Atmospheric Smoke, Fog and Haze
• Lasers and Strobe Lights
• Open Flames
• Pyrotechnics Plan and Explosives
• Artificial Snow, Confetti and Foam

13. Pits, Trap Doors, and Changes in Elevation

• Reducing Risk of Trip and Fall Incidents
• Pit Management
• Striking

14. Inspections and Maintenance

• Inspections
• Routine Maintenance

15. Personal Wellness

• Health and Hygiene
• Intimacy

Theatre & Film Set Safety training gives confidence to the crew in setting up the stage and other performance tricks to be done by extras.