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.
Many theater buildings contain asbestos from pre-1980 construction. Learn the OSHA standards, where asbestos is found in theater facilities, the technician's role, and what to do if you suspect you have found ACM.
Falls from ladders and aerial lifts are among the most common serious injuries in theater. Learn the OSHA standards, duty ratings, safe use techniques, prohibited practices, and aerial work platform requirements.
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 theater stage contains a high density of edges, drops, and level changes, many in low light. Learn glow tape standards, trap management, pit safety, OSHA guardrail requirements, and the pre-show safety walk.
Health hazard identification is an active professional skill, not a passive reaction to injury. Learn the chemical, ergonomic, impairment, equipment, air quality, and fall hazard recognition skills every technician needs.
Theater has a tragic fire history. Technicians are the first line of fire defense. Learn the fire curtain requirements, NFPA 13 sprinkler standards, extinguisher protocols, and emergency lighting testing procedures.
Every overhead item in a theater must have redundancy so that no single failure results in a falling load. Learn the safety cable requirements, hardware inspection criteria, and truss safety standards.
Audio and visual systems in theater involve heavy overhead loads, high-power amplifiers, and occupational noise hazards. Learn the rigging requirements, OSHA noise standards, and hearing protection protocols.
Theatrical lighting involves high voltage, extreme heat, overhead loads, and in some productions, Class 3B and 4 lasers. Learn the NEC Article 520 requirements, safety cable rules, and laser safety standards.
