What safety practices can you list, that you follow in your school or shop, and WHY do you follow them? What practices do you NOT follow that you wish you did or are unsure of??
Perhaps its time we start a giant list of do's and do nots when it comes to general stage and technical safety practices. Goggles..ear plugs--thats all basic stuff...but what about calling out fly cues--when a batton is coming in--for example we have a strict policy of hollering it out and using spottters for example who echo our calls---even if the stage is clear we still do it. What about testing lamps--how many folks here test lamps at full in the base but not in the unit? How about electrical safety..stage safety...rigging safety...how about when clearing wings and when props move? Genie lift safety issues...safety when moving gear or building scenery...safety painting...safety when working overhead...ladder safety--spotters....power tools...safety chains on lights...straps on free-standing speaker stacks..cable taping and securing areas and other items for trip hazards...marking walk ways and paths...what do you all do to ensure you have a safe environment??
How about this--do you have a practice that goes on that you are not sure if its safe??? Ask here for views...
Lets see some posts and views on safety...safety begins with each and every person...
-wolf
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Perhaps its time we start a giant list of do's and do nots when it comes to general stage and technical safety practices. Goggles..ear plugs--thats all basic stuff...but what about calling out fly cues--when a batton is coming in--for example we have a strict policy of hollering it out and using spottters for example who echo our calls---even if the stage is clear we still do it. What about testing lamps--how many folks here test lamps at full in the base but not in the unit? How about electrical safety..stage safety...rigging safety...how about when clearing wings and when props move? Genie lift safety issues...safety when moving gear or building scenery...safety painting...safety when working overhead...ladder safety--spotters....power tools...safety chains on lights...straps on free-standing speaker stacks..cable taping and securing areas and other items for trip hazards...marking walk ways and paths...what do you all do to ensure you have a safe environment??
How about this--do you have a practice that goes on that you are not sure if its safe??? Ask here for views...
Lets see some posts and views on safety...safety begins with each and every person...
-wolf
Post away....