> 
>             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?                                           ( )    ( )    
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> 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?                                    ( )    ( )    
( )
> 
> Sources of Additional Help
> 
> Written and telephone inquiries on theater hazards will be answered by 
the
> Information Center of the Center for Safety in the Arts.  The 
Information
> Center has a variety of written materials on this subject.  Permission 
to
> reprint this checklist may be requested in writing from CSA.  Enclose a
> self-addressed stamped envelope for a copy of our publications list.
> Write:  Center for Safety in the Arts, 5 Beekman Street, New York NY 
10038.
> Telephone 212/227-6220.
> 
> This checklist was made possible through a grant from the New York 
State
> Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Training and 
Education
> Program.  The Center for Safety in the Arts is also partially supported
> with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New 
York
> State Council on the Arts, and the New York City Department of Cultural
> Affairs.
> 
> (c) copyright Center for Safety in the Arts 1988



