Health and safety in the theatre

Which one of the following is it important to know when planning the health and safety of an event?

• The budget for marketing

• The cost of tickets

• The design of the posters

• The expected audience size

Which of the following is a serious threat to the health and safety of an audience at a venue?

• Late night opening

• Excessive noise levels

• Poor musicianship

• Low ticket sales

Which of these is responsible for the laws around health and safety?

• HMRC

• HSE

• HSBC

• DWP

Who completes a risk assessment in a venue?

• Fire service

• Police

• Venue manager

• Artist manager

Which of these is not a major health and safety concern?

• Trip hazards

• Blocked entrances

• Overloaded sockets

• Poorly placed microphones

• Out of date public liability insurance

What does FOH stand for?

(a)  

Whose is responsible for maintaining safe working practices

• The performer

• The sound engineer

• The venue manager

• everyone

Which of these is a serious threat to a performers safety at a venue

• Low ticket sales

• Unsecure lighting rigs

• Spilled drinks in the foyer

• working with children

What should a performer NOT do

• Help the technicians by plugging things in

• Drink water before going on

• Warm up

• Method acting

What is NOT a safety risk in a theatre

• Spilt drinks

• Hot lights

• Trailing cables

• Not learning lines