Subject: Advance Continued- Entertain. Checklist
Date: 95-04-07 22:36:15 EDT
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Here is another good checklist used in the entertainment and
theater industry.  I will be posting a few more of these that
deal with motion picture, stunts, and some other items that
Professional PSA's should be aware of.  The hard drive is installed
in the new system, and we're ready to continue :-) 



>>             THEATER HEALTH AND SAFETY SELF-EVALUATION CHECKLIST
>> 
>> I. General Considerations                                 YES    NO     
>N/A
>> 
>> 1. Who is the management representative responsible
>>    for health and safety?                                 ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Is there a labor/management Health & Safety Committee? ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Is there an evaluation procedure for new materials,
>>    productions, and special effects?                      ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 4. Are there material safety data sheets on products and
>>    chemicals in use?                                      ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 5. Is there right-to-know training for all employees?     ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 6. Are there special procedures for the health and
>>    safety of child actors?                                ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> II. Fire Safety
>> 
>> 1.  Are there written emergency procedures?               ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2.  Are fire drills routinely scheduled?                  ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3.  Are the emergency exits clearly marked
>>     accessible?                                           ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 4.  Is the sprinkler system functional?                   ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 5.  Are there appropriate fire extinguishers?             ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 6.  Are the fire extinguishers in good condition and
>>     checked regularly?                                    ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 7.  Is there adequate training for their use?             ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 8.  Is there a working fire alarm system?                 ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 9.  Are there working smoke alarms?                       ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 10. Are there appropriate fireproof curtains, props,
>>     sets, and costumes as required?                       ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 11. Are there fireguards or firefighters present at
>>     each performance?                                     ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> III. Theater Conditions
>> 
>> A.  Stage Conditions
>> 1.  Is rigging safely secured?                            ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2.  Are props safely secured?                             ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3.  Are lights safely secured?                            ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 4.  Are trap doors and pits adequately marked?            ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 5.  Are the grooves in the floor clearly marked?          ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 6.  Are electrical outlets recessed?                      ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 7.  Is electrical wiring secured on floors and walls?     ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 8.  Are electrical cords clearly marked?                  ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 9.  Are elevations clearly marked and safe?               ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 10. Are raked stages used and safe?                       ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 11. Do stage floors have adequate resiliency?             ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 12. Are the stage floors dry and cleared of
>>     slippery materials?                                   ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 13. Are the stage floors free of splinters, nails,
>>     or worn-out floorboards?                              ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> 
>> B. Lighting
>> 1. Are the stage lights properly focussed, angled and
>>    located?                                               ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Is there adequate lighting backstage?                  ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Do lasers meet FDA requirements?                       ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 4. Is black light output low in ultraviolet radiation?    ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 5. Are there adequate precautions for strobe lights?      ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> C. Stairways
>> 1. Are the treads and backstage stairs maintained
>>    in good condition?                                     ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Are the stairwells properly lit?                       ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Are the alleyways clear of litter and obstacles?       ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> D. Environmental Conditions
>> 1. Is the temperature comfortable?                        ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Are costumes modified appropriately for extremes of
>>    temperature?                                           ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Is the humidity level optimal?                         ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 4. Is there sufficient air flow with adequate intake of
>>    clean outside air?                                     ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 5. Is the stage area free of drafts?                      ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 6. Is the air free of contaminants?                       ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> IV. Stage Conditions
>> 
>> A. Stage Traffic
>> 1. Are entrances and exits well choreographed
>>    and rehearsed?                                         ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Are on-stage movements well choreographed
>>    and rehearsed?                                         ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> B. Stunts/Stage Combat
>> 1. Are there written procedures?                          ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Are stunts and combat carefully choreographed and
>>    planned by qualified personnel?                        ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Is there adequate training and rehearsal time?
>> 4. Are there padded landing areas for jumps over 6 feet?  ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> C. Firearms and Weapons
>> 1. Is there a qualified person in charge of all
>>    firearms and weapons?                                  ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Are there appropriate licenses?                        ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Is there secure storage for firearm and weapons when
>>    not in use?                                            ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 4. Is there adequate training and procedures for those
>>    using firearms?                                        ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 5. Are the firearms and weapons routinely inspected?      ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> D. Special Effects (Fogs, Fire, Smoke, Etc.)
>> 1. Is there a fire permit when required?                  ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Is there hearing protection for noise, (e.g.
>>    firearms or explosions)?                               ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Are materials chosen for optimal safety?               ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 4. Are protective fire gels for skin and hair used
>>    in fire scenes?                                        ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 5. Is sand and artificial snow free of contaminants?      ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> V. Miscellaneous
>> 
>> A. First Aid/Medical Procedures
>> 1. Are there approved first aid kits available?           ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Are there emergency medical procedures?                ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Is there a list of local physicians and medical
>>    facilities?                                            ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> B. Make-up
>> 1. Are there individual make-up kits for each performer?  ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Are ingredients listed on makeup?                      ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Is there appropriate ventilation for aerosols (e.g.
>>    hairsprays)?                                           ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>> C. Travel and Tours
>> 1. Is there advance inspection of stage, dressing
>>    rooms etc.?                                            ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 2. Is there adequate rest time between arrival at a
>>    location and practice/performance?                     ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 3. Are buses and trucks inspected?                        ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 4. Are there reasonable standards for accommodations?     ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 5. Is there available sanitary drinking water in
>>    the dressing rooms?                                    ( )    ( )    
>( )
>> 
>>



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