Play it Safe: Intro to Theatre Safety

Hosted by David Fenner, our "Martha Stewart of Theatre Safety"

Introduction presented by Arthur Wagner, Ph.D.

Produced by TAVL

Praises for Play it Safe:

"These programs will be the cornerstone of our yearly safety campaign" - Carey Lawless, Production Manager, Guthrie Theatre

"This video is indispensable and necessary beyond measure. If it prevents even one injury it will have paid for itself many times over." - Bart Whiteman, Director of Theatre, Montgomery Bell Academy, University of Tennessee

Both an overview of important OSHA laws and an often humorous look at the basic safety guidelines that every student and theatre worker needs to know. It may also reduce your instructor/staff liability when used as suggested. Video guide and sample test questions included.

Partial list of topics:

	Intent of OSHA laws
	How to report an emergency
	Purpose of a fire curtain
	Three categories of fires and extinguisher use
	Flame retardant
	Safe use of make-up
	Blood injuries
	Ventilation
	Dangers of FIMO and SCULPY
	Hearing protection
	Clean shops
	Responsibility of teachers and staff
	Evacuation procedures
	Protection of audience members
	Real flame on stage
	Basics of counterweight operations
	Gloves, respirators and goggles
	Chemical hazards
	Hazards of smoke/fog and "cracked oil"
	Hot glue gun hazards
	Welding dangers

...and many more!

Divided into 6 easy-to-show segments