PPE is the last line of defense against performing arts hazards. This article covers the OSHA PPE hazard assessment requirement, eye and face protection categories, hearing protection and the 85 dB(A) action level, respirator types and selection, hand protection and the no-gloves-near-rotating-machinery rule, and PPE program management.
Chemical exposures are among the most significant hazards in theater. This guide covers routes of exposure, PPE selection, OSHA respiratory protection requirements, fit testing, medical surveillance, and ACGIH threshold limit values.
Cleaning products in the theater can be just as hazardous as industrial chemicals. Learn OSHA requirements, SDS compliance, PPE for cleaning tasks, dangerous chemical combinations to avoid, and ventilation requirements for theater housekeeping.
