Category - machine guarding

The scene shop is the most hazardous fixed workspace in most performing arts facilities. This article covers shop layout, machine clearance, ventilation, table saw and band saw safety, MDF dust hazards, OSHA woodworking requirements, material handling, and electrical safety for shop equipment.

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Movable stage platforms create crush, pinch, and collision hazards that static scenery does not. This article covers turntable and wagon design requirements, machine guarding, sensing edges, E-stop systems, pre-show checks, performer protection during automation, and lockout/tagout for maintenance.

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