Technical Theatre Safety Review

What common action should be taken BY EVERYONE when an emergency fire alarm goes off?

• Find Mr. Williams.

• Check for the alarm and disarm it.

• Evacuate immediately.

• Make sure everyone knows.

In the event of a theater fire, the FIRST thing that must be done is:

• Find the fire hose or extinguisher.

• Make sure all exits are clear of equipment.

• Try to put out the fire by yourself.

• Call for help or pull the fire alarm, or BOTH!

Many theaters have a _______ that separates the audience from the stage in the event of a fire.

• Fire exstinguisher

• Fire Hose

• Fire Curtain

• Fire Alarm

A fire curtain could be deployed in the event of which of the following hazards?

• Fire

• Smoke

• Gases/Toxic Chemicals

• All of the above

Think about our stage R/L Fire Hose System. Even though the water supply is on, water will only flow when...

• the nozzle is pointed down.

• the pin is released.

• the last ribbon has been released.

• the clamp is down.

Besides being dangerous, blocking a fire exit could lead to...

• The theater being shut down by the fire marshal.

• Not being able to move scenery at the right time.

• An actor missing an entrance.

• Disrupting the flow of the production.

Eye protection must be used to...

• improve your vision.

• prevent eye strain.

• magnify small objects for more precision and accuracy.

• prevent flying debris from getting in your eye.

Floors, aisles, and passageways must be kept clear of wood, tools, or other objects

• because they may cause someone to slip or trip and fall.

• unless you are in a hurry.

• because they are unsightly.

• because it causes more work for Mr. Upshaw.

Loose clothing, jewelry, and long hair must be securely fastened or removed...

• before operating any machine or tool.

• before the end of class.

• only when you are assisting the instructor.

• only when it will not affect your outfit.

You must not distract a person operating a machine because...

• a conversation slows down the flow of work.

• it is not polite.

• the distracted operator or others may be injured.

• it is too noisy for conversation during a lab.