Safety Checklist
A. Review of Standards
__ Technical Theatre Field
__ OSHA Regulations
__ State statutes and regulations
__ Detailed map of facilities
__ Previous Year’s Inventory
__ Production Calendar
B. Supervision
__ Specific supervision
__ General supervision
__ Transitional supervision
__ Attention to storage facilities and practices
C. Skill Progression
__ Each student has a Skill development and progress plan
D. Rules and regulations
__ Establish rules based on:
__ State Statutes
__ OSHA Federal Statutes
__ Fire Marshal
__ Electrician
__ Communicate rules
__ Enforce Rules
E. Maps
__ Tour with Risk Manager
__ Production Calendar
__ Storage Facilities
__ Inventory
F. Warnings
__ Risks that occur without negligence
__ Risks that occur if directions are not followed
__ Risks regarding the condition of equipment and workplace
G. Emergencies
__ Plan for injuries involving one or more persons
__ Plan for natural disasters
__ First Aid kit
__ Establish internal hierarchy and transportation plan
__ Medical Assistance
__ Documentation and follow up
__ Development of Emergency Procedures
__ Initiation of Emergency Procedures
H. Maintenance
(Inspection should occur in four general levels)
__ Informal I (done by all on a continuous basis)
__ General I (performed by technical supervisor)
__ Critical parts/items inspection (performed by technical supervisor)
__ External I (performed by TD, insurance co, or fire marshal)
I. Documentation
(Written proof of a student’s progress and instruction)
__ Lesson plans
__ Supervisory plans
__ Maintenance Plans
__ Accident Report Forms
__ Student Progression records
__ Emergency Plans
__ Maintenance & Inventory records
__ Signed Safety Contracts
__ Agreements to participate (drafted by lawyer): listing
__ Nature of Activity
__ Possible injuries which may occur
__ Expectation of the participant
__ Condition of the participant
J. Competency
__ “Am I competent to supervise students and others in technical theatre activities at the level they are currently operating?
__ Review your skills
__ Review your credentials
__ Review your expertise
Important Phone Numbers
National Education Association Legal Services Office: (202) 822-7080
National Association of Independent Schools: (202) 973-9700
Fire Marshall
County Electricians
Technical Director
Signs
(Routine for Natural Disaster)
(Classroom Rules)
(Class Calendar)
(Production Calendar)
(Fire Extinguishers)
(Exit)
(Emergency Exit Plan)
(School policy on Appropriateness)
(Free Speech)