Health and Safety in a Theatre

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