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  • 1.  Updated Theatre Safety Videos??

    Posted 11-12-2023 17:18

    Hello all!

    I'm gearing up for Theatre Safety training and set construction unit. I have old videos I've used in the past, but was wondering if there is anything new out there that can give students a general training on theatre safety?  



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    Kristina Cummins
    Theatre Teacher,
    Capital High School
    Co-Chapter Director
    Washington State Thespians
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  • 2.  RE: Updated Theatre Safety Videos??

    Posted 11-13-2023 08:19

    Hi,

    As times have changed, I think it of value to look at videos created by the industry/topic at hand and not generalized videos. Manufacturer created manuals are extremely important as they tell you exactly what they deem necessary to know. 

    Tool safety is well addressed by looking at materials from: https://www.powertoolinstitute.com/

    Similarly, there are numerous videos on rigging safety from Chicago Flyhouse: https://www.flyhouse.com/

    Electrical Safety may be readily addressed looking at available CTE materials.

    As safety is such a broad topic and strongly influenced by the equipment you have, I would encourage you to teach not just a unit on safety but rather, safety within every unit you teach. 

    I would also encourage you to look at the Entertainment Standards available at esta.org and found under the TSP tab. They are free and although written for individuals with greater experience than perhaps you have, still offers "nuggets" of information that are invaluable.

    Best Wishes,

    Dana 



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    Dana Taylor
    Educational Consultant
    www.techtheatre4teachers.com
    Evansville, IN
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  • 3.  RE: Updated Theatre Safety Videos??

    Posted 11-13-2023 14:04

    Hi Kristina!  

    Kudos to you for your safety class!!  

    I have a new safety video.  It's just general high school theatre safety, though, not specifically set construction.  (For that maybe reach out to Chazz Kaskes - I think he's still at Newport High School?)

    You can see a bit of information about the video at:  www.presett.org/safetywebinar

    As you know - the most important safety rule being:  No Llamas!! 

    Cheers for now,

    Beth. :-D



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  • 4.  RE: Updated Theatre Safety Videos??

    Posted 02-10-2024 19:11

    The National Federation of State High School Associations and Educational Theatre Association together created the NFHS Theater Safety class that is available online, FREE, for all ages, with great videos along with quizzes embedded in it. Takes about 3 hours to do the entire thing and it's a fabulous intro to theater safety.    https://nfhslearn.com/courses/theater-safety.  Good resume line for your students and they get a beautiful certificate!

    If you have parents or others who help with your program - paid or not - this is a great free resource for them, too. 

    If they choose to become an NFHS member for $20 (sports coaches are $35) that comes with a $2Million dollar liability policy. They are expanding their resources for theater (and speech and debate) and all the training us is free; the membership gets you the insurance and you're helping a great organization.

    And I have several resources on my web site https://www.theaterhealthandsafety.com   including the Event Safety Alliance guide. 



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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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