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  • 1.  Getting students OSHA certified

    Posted 7 days ago

    Hello,

    I am starting a new technical theatre class next year and want to get students Osha certified.  We will do the general certification which should be about 10 hours but I would like to find one that includes theatre basics.   Any suggestions or pointing in the right direction is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

    John



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    John Rowe
    Theatre Teacher, Advisor Washington Street Players
    Boise High School
    ID
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  • 2.  RE: Getting students OSHA certified

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hello John,

    We are a Theatrical Integration firm, I originally thought the same thing many years ago, we have to have all of our site employees take the OSHA 10 minimum, all items in this course are applicable to all trades, lighting, rigging and Fabrication installers, what we need to do is to understand the OSHA principles and learn to implement it into the scene shop, light hang, painting, sound and to make sure we are not lax on the core items. I have never seen a designed for specific industry OSHA course, but developing custom things for your specific space is like designing a show, each space is different and will have different hazards just as each show is different. Safety of the participants/crew is the highest priority. 

    We typically break the rules of safety in our theater designs for sake of art/look, I have seen many 2 story sets with the second story open for view, and on further inspection seen no active means of glow tape or marking for the performer to see in the dark, no railings o stairs or openings, haphazard ladders used for behind the set effects.

    Please note if accidents do occur OSHA or parents would be the ones enforcing the safety when little Timmy or Tammy gets hurt, through violations or legal means



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    Jerry Onik
    V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment
    Heartland Scenic Studio
    NE
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  • 3.  RE: Getting students OSHA certified

    Posted 6 days ago

    Hi John,

    You can find a entertainment oriented OSHA 10 training through Lankey and Limey at:

    https://llltd.events/

    Typically done online but also likely too pricey for your program or your students.

    Training is also available through the IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) but the training is restricted to members. However, some trainers from the IA offer training at the annual USITT conference. It may be of value to contact your IATSE Local 99 (Boise) and see if you and your students could participate in training opportunities.

    OSHA 10 (either Construction or General Industry) is still of value and I would think readily available as part of CTE education in Idaho. 

    Another option would be for you to take an online entertainment oriented session and then add that information to what your students have learned in                              their OSHA study.

    One thing to consider, the entertainment industry often views OSHA 10 Contruction as the work we do putting in a show, while General Industry is the day                        to day operation. Both are valuable.

    Best Wishes,

    Dana Taylor



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    Dana Taylor
    Educational Consultant
    www.techtheatre4teachers.com
    Evansville, IN
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  • 4.  RE: Getting students OSHA certified

    Posted 6 days ago

    Check out https://safemakers.org/ and maybe reach out to Matthew Miller at Temple University. He could definitely point you in the right direction and might have some options for you.



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    Guy Barbato
    Theatre Teacher/Director
    Leonardtown High School
    MD
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