Theatre Spaces, Shops, and Safety

Here are some stagecraft slides for types of theatre spaces, shops, and safety equipment.

Tool Safety Videos

Here are some pretty thorough safety videos made by the Power Tool Institute. They may feel a little long, but they have important information.

Please remember that these tools can be dangerous. Even if you have had previous experience with tools, these safety precautions are essential. A Yale University student was killed a few years ago when her hair was caught in a lathe.

Table Saw
Miter Saw
Circular Saw

Stagecraft students need to watch these videos before they use tools in class. Scene shop employees need to watch them once each year.

Live Flame Plan

In order to be approved for using any live flame on stage (even a candle) we must write a Live Flame Plan and get it approved by the local Fire Marshall and by the GFU Director of Safety.

The plan should include every detail about the live flame including contact information; locations, dates and times of all rehearsals and performances; step-by-step descriptions of all actions that involve live flame and names of all people who are involved in those actions; and descriptions of all safety measures.

Here is a copy of our Live Flame Plan for our production of The Broken in 2012.

Please note that this is a specific arrangement we made with our Fire Marshall at this university at a specific time for a specific event. It is offered here as a help, but may not be sufficient for your situation. Get to know your local Fire Marshall. She will help you know what you need to know.

Emergency Procedures and Training Videos

House and Stage Management staff should be prepared for anything. Here are some emergency procedures and safety equipment for Wood-Mar.

GFU Theatre Emergency Procedures (PDF)

AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Training
Video

EvacuTrac (Evacuation Chair) Training Video