Things you may want to consider during the production:
Pre-production
· Use of power tools – Wear safe equipment
· Cutting equipment – Using cutting mats, cut away from the body
· Use of paint & glue/ solvents – Using water based
· Heavy lifting – Work in groups, bend knees not backs
· Don’t walk around with sharp tools
· Ensure the action props were safe for the performers – Props, breathing, covering sharp objects, keeping it cool inside
Production
· Crowd control – Managing crowd safely, Controlling ticket sales, Legal limit for venue, clear sign posts, staff on the door, crowd positioning (seating plan)
· Stage blackout (Tripping/ Falling/ colliding into each other) – Use of torches, scenery positions were marked clearly
· Height hazard (Falling off the stage)- Put safety markers around the stage, Pulling curtains down during blackouts
· Moving scenery around – Specific rehearsed job roles
· Fire – clear announcements, signs, usual fire precautions
