Theater pros must navigate OSHA's General Duty Clause, FDA Food Code guidelines, union rules, and local permits to safely use real food props, preventing foodborne illness and allergies while maintaining authenticity.
The costume and props departments may be the most chemically hazardous areas in theater. Learn the dye, solvent, latex, isocyanate, and fiberglass hazards and the OSHA standards that apply to these work areas.
The death of Halyna Hutchins and other entertainment firearms tragedies share a common cause: inadequate weapons management. Learn the armorer requirements, four firearm safety rules, blank hazards, and edged weapon protocols.
The costume shop is one of the most hazardous spaces in a performing arts facility. This article covers sewing machine and cutting hazards, steam burns, chemical dyes and adhesives, spray treatments, flame treatment requirements under NFPA 701, costume storage fire safety, and ergonomics.
Dressing rooms are frequently overlooked as hazardous spaces. This article covers electrical safety and GFCI requirements, theatrical makeup chemical hazards, prosthetic adhesives, aerosol products, infection control for shared makeup and costumes, and the conduct and privacy policies required in educational programs.
Construction outside the scene shop loses most built-in safety controls. This article covers safe use of circular saws, jigsaws, and nail guns on stage; foam and thermoplastic prop construction hazards; structural safety of performer-contact props; and managing active construction zones during production week.
