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Theatrical fog and dust effects create stunning visual experiences but pose significant health and safety risks that every production professional must understand. This comprehensive guide examines ANSI E1.5-2009 (R2014) for glycol-based fog and ANSI E1.40-2016 for theatrical dust effects, providing detailed analysis of exposure limits, monitoring requirements, explosion prevention strategies, and practical implementation guidance. Learn how to protect performers and crew while achieving your artistic vision through proper equipment selection, ventilation design, personal protective equipment, emergency response protocols, and the development of a robust safety culture. Includes implementation checklists, monitoring record templates, and incident report forms.