University of California Performing Arts Safety Manual

Performing Arts Safety Manual Faculty • Staff • Students Provided by: University of California, Office of the President Environment, Health & Safety © 2014 Regents of California UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA • PERFORMING ARTS SAFETY MANUAL Table of Contents Introduction ��1 Set Construction ��8 Fall Protection 8 Rigging 9 Paint Frame �� 10 Power and Hand Tools 10 Lockout/Tagout/Blockout �� 10 Ladders 10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 10 Lifting and Material Handling 11 Chemical Hazards �� 11 Confined Space Hazards 12 Housekeeping 13 Storage of Materials 13 Prop Shop ��14 Power Saws 14 Dirty Room �� 15 Clean Room 16 Craft Room �� 16 Special Props 18 Lighting ��22 Fire Risks 22 Electrical Risks 23 Risk of Falling From Heights 23 Overhead Lighting 23 Battens – Pipes with Lighting Instruments Attached 24 Dimmer Rooms and Boards 24 Followspot 24 Cable Management 24 Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage 25 Audio and Video ��26 Electrical Risks 26 Risks of Falling from Heights 27 Suspended and Stand-Mounted Audio Equipment 27 Noise Levels �� 27 Video and Projection Equipment 27 Cable Management 27 Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage 28 Special Effects ��29 Atmospheric Smoke, Fog, and Haze 29 Laser and Strobe Lights �� 30 Open Flame, Pyrotechnics & Explosives 30 Pyrotechnics 31 © 2014 Regents of California TABLE OF CONTENTS • i UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA • PERFORMING ARTS SAFETY MANUAL Explosives 31 Snow, Confetti & Foam 31 Pits, Trap Doors & Changes in Elevation 32 Flying & Rigging Performers and Other Objects 32 Suspended Items Above the Audience �� 32 Managing Chemical Waste 33 Costumes ��34 Constructing, Modifying, and Repairing Costumes 34 Wearing Costumes ��36 Storing Costumes ��37 Cosmetics – Theatrical Makeup ��39 Selection 39 Application 40 Removal of Makeup41 Storage Practices 41 General Safety Guidelines41 Chemical Handling 42 Front of House ��43 Advance Preparation 43 Prior to Each Performance 45 While the Patrons are Present47 After the Performance 48 Set Deconstruction – Strike��49 Make a Plan49 Keep It Safe 51 Fall Protection53 Emergency Response and Business Continuity ��54 Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans 54 Identify and Assign Duties 54 Emergencies Requiring Evacuation 55 Shelter-in-Place Emergencies 55 Fire Emergencies 55 Chemical Spill Emergencies 56 Chemical Exposure Emergencies 56 Power Outage Emergencies57 Medical Emergencies 57 Training 58 Practice Drills ��58 Everyday Preparation 58 Theater Maintenance ��59 Awareness through Inspection 59 Routine Maintenance63 Scheduled Maintenance ��63 Performing Arts Safety Inspection Checklists ��66 Performing Arts General Safety Awareness and Codes of Safe Practice ��82 Use Instructions 82 General Safety Awareness Training Record 84 © 2014 Regents of California TABLE OF CONTENTS • ii UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA • PERFORMING ARTS SAFETY MANUAL Code of Safe Practice Training Record 85 Code of Safe Practices Matrix �� 87 Aerial Work Platforms 89 Confined Spaces 91 Cosmetics – Theatrical Makeup 93 Electrical Safety 94 Emergency Action/Response ��96 Ergonomics – The Basics 98 Eyewash Stations ��100 Fall Protection – Catwalk Safety102 Fall Protection – Controlled Access 104 Fall Protection – Fixed Ladder106 Fall Protection – Outside the Catwalk 108 Fall Protection – Paint Frames 109 Fall Protection – Portable Ladders 110 Fall Protection – Rooftop Restraint 112 Fall Protection – Scaffolds/Elevated Work Platforms 113 Fall Protection – Tension Grid �� 115 Fall Protection – Trigger Heights 117 Hazard Communication 119 Heat Illness 121 Housekeeping123 Lockout/Tagout 125 Material Handling – Forklift Safety 127 Material Handling – Loading and Unloading 129 Material Handling – Safe Lifting and Moving Materials 131 Paints, Dyes, Inks 133 Personal Protective Equipment 135 Respiratory Protection 137 Rigging – Counterweight Fly Systems 139 Rigging – Hoists and Winches142 Rigging – Ropes, Cordage, and Chains �� 143 Slip/Trip/Fall to Same Level Prevention �� 145 Special Props – Edged Weapons 147 Special Props – Firearms 149 Special Props – Live Animals 151 Storage ��154 Tools & Machines – General Shop Safety �� 156 Tools & Machines – Hand & Power 158 Tools & Machines – Saws – Circular 160 Tools & Machines – Saws – Table 162 Tools & Machines – Welding/Soldering/Brazing 164 Bibliography ��166 © 2014 Regents of California TABLE OF CONTENTS • iii UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA • PERFORMING ARTS SAFETY MANUAL Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... University performing arts activities present significant health, safety, and risk management challenges. Depending on the campus, performing arts activities might occur as part of academic programs in theater, dance, music, or drama departments; within performance “roadhouses;” or they may be coordinated by a student-run club or organization. Each of these entities is faced with a variety of health and safety challenges, and although some risks overlap into all areas, others are unique or more significant based on the scope and complexity of the performance, where it is occurring, and who is coordinating it.

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