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Theater Safety
Description
Theatre provides a setting outside of the classroom for participants to showcase their theatrical skills, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. In order for these objectives to be met, it is important to provide a safe environment for all participants in theatre. That is why the NFHS, in partnership with the Educational Theatre Association, has created the course Theater Safety. This course will help guide administrators, directors and all those involved in theatre, with the best practices for risk minimization. So take the course Theater Safety, available for free on the NFHS Learning Center.
Course Outline
Course comes with
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1. Introduction1 Sections
- Course Welcome
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2. Increasing Safety Awareness16 Sections
- Common Safety Issues
- Material Safety Issues
- Training
- Proper Calling Dialogue
- Lifting Safety
- Facility Management
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Harnesses
- Personal Effects
- Animals on the Stage
- Electrical Boxes
- Dance Floors
- Ghost Lights
- Safety Statement
- Emergency Action Planning
- Audience Notifications
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3. Chemicals4 Sections
- Chemical Safety
- Hazardous Materials
- Eye and Skin Protection
- Paint
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4. Heights3 Sections
- Overhead Work Areas
- Ladder Usage
- Aerial Work Platform
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5. Rigging4 Sections
- Rigging for Theatre
- Line Set Safety
- Mechanical Hoists and Electrical Raceways
- Flying Performers and Other Objects
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6. Tools3 Sections
- Hand Tools
- Pneumatic Tools
- Power Tools
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7. Set Construction3 Sections
- Planning Construction
- Platforms and Guide Railings
- Welding
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8. Working with Lighting, Audi...5 Sections
- Risk of Electrical Injury
- Equipment Set-Up
- Lighting
- Audio and Video Equipment
- Cable Management
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9. Costumes4 Sections
- Costumes and Safety Procedures
- Sewing Machines, Cutting Devices, and Irons
- Wearing Costumes
- Storing Costumes
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10. Makeup and Hair4 Sections
- Using Makeup
- Applying Makeup
- Hair
- Makeup Removal
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11. Stage Combat1 Sections
- Safety Guidelines for Stage Combat
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12. Flames, Lasers and Explosions7 Sections
- Pyrotechnics and Explosives
- Special Effects
- Atmospheric Smoke, Fog and Haze
- Lasers and Strobe Lights
- Open Flames
- Pyrotechnics Plan and Explosives
- Artificial Snow, Confetti and Foam
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13. Pits, Trap Doors, and Chang...3 Sections
- Reducing Risk of Trip and Fall Incidents
- Pit Management
- Striking
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14. Inspections and Maintenance2 Sections
- Inspections
- Routine Maintenance
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15. Personal Wellness2 Sections
- Health and Hygiene
- Intimacy
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16. Stage and House Management2 Sections
- The Role of the Stage Manager
- House Management
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17. Conclusion1 Sections
- Congratulations
Course Partners
This Course Includes
- Approved for 3 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
Cognia Accreditation
The NFHS is an accredited institution by Cognia and exceeds the same high standards that are expected from schools across the country.
Learn moreNFHS National Coaching Credentials
The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.
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