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  • 1.  Stage Pro Class sizes

    Posted 08-07-2024 13:20

    Hi all, 

    I know that this questions was asked in the past but the most recent post I saw on it was from 2017 so I am looking for more recent data for my admin. 

    I need to know how many students do you have in each of your stage pro classes? What is generally considered safe for a class like this? I know that there are OSHA standards to think about per the last post but I cannot find information on what that is exactly. Can someone tell me where that info is? I would like to have as much info as I can get!

    Thanks!



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    Jessica Munson
    Deer Valley High School
    AZ
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  • 2.  RE: Stage Pro Class sizes

    Posted 08-09-2024 08:44
    Technically OSHA standards don't apply to your students.  The "O" stands for "Occupational", which means they apply to employees.  Educational tech theatre is a grey area where we seem to piece together OSHA, building codes, school/district rules, ETCP regulations, CTE guidelines, and others.  There is nothing specifically for educational tech theatre – it's ridiculous!
     
    That all said, always act as if OSHA applies to everyone.  My fav – stay 6' away from an open orchestra pit!
     
    As for how many students, refer to your state's CTE manuals.  Some don't have CTE specifically for tech theatre – some do! – and if not, refer to the manuals for the wood shop (or metal shop, or auto shop, etc) to give you the best idea of how many students you should have in the scene shop.  
    Also, check with your principal.  They won't have a clue(!), but if something happens, you can at least say 'my principal ok'd this number of students'.  CYA!  Get it in writing in an email if possible.
     
    Thanks for being aware of this issue!


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  • 3.  RE: Stage Pro Class sizes

    Posted 08-11-2024 17:30

    Jessica - 

    The max number will depend on a few things, most notably the layout and equipment in your shop space. There is not mandated number, but it can't be more than you can supervise line of sight/hearing at once. Somewhere between 12 and 18 is typical, but there are many variables. Happy to take a look and make a recommendation if you'd like. 



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    Kristi Ross-Clausen
    Safety Maven/Consultant
    IATSE 470/Actors Equity Member
    Alliance for Wisconsin Theatre Education
    Association for Quality in AV Board
    AVIXA/USITT
    Teacher, Author, Speaker
    www.theaterhealthandsafety.com
    Appleton, WI
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