THE PROPERTIES DIRECTORS HANDBOOK
PROPS for the THEATRE
Workplace Safety
At the end of each build, a handy method to insure workplace safety is to complete a workplace inspection. Having a written plan or checklist for tool maintenance insures all the tools are covered and properly maintained.
Ø Power tools examined for frayed or worn cords.
Ø All tool guards checked for wear and secure attachment.
Ø Fire extinguishers checked to be sure they are in their proper place and fully charged.
Ø Floors swept and free of dust and debris.
Ø All electrical cords coiled and racked.
Ø All pneumatic cords coiled and racked.
Ø Air compressor drained and clean.
Ø Floor drains and mats are clear and clean.
Ø Drains in sinks, dye-vat, and washing machine run freely.
Ø All work surfaces wiped down and free of contaminants.
Ø Spray booth is clean and clear of all materials/projects.
Ø All materials appropriately stored
· Plywood and lumber stacked or placed back in rack
· Fabric rolled or folded/sorted into boxes
· Upholstery materials boxed or rolled as needed
· Paint/ sealers/ stain cans wiped clean and re-sealed- stored in fire cabinet as necessary
· Crafts products sorted, re-sealed and put in cabinet
· Papers and flat goods sorted and filed
· Hand props (not being used) returned to prop storage
· Hardware sorted and put back into bins
Ø Leftover products / chemicals / trash disposed of properly.
Ø All light sources are in working condition with functioning lamps/ ballasts.
Ø All filters have been cleaned or replaced.
· Clothes dryer
· Spray booth
· Air filtration system
Ø Dust collection bags/barrels have been emptied
Ø First aid kits inventoried and re-supplied as necessary.
Ø Eye wash stations checked and cleaned.
Click on hyperlink to see example of tool maintenance plan.
A second method of workplace safety compliance is posting emergency information in the prop shop work areas and near each phone.
This should include:
Telephone numbers
o Fire
o Police
o Ambulance
o Nearest hospital
o Security alarm
Contact information on First Aid/CPR certified employees
o Name
o Phone number
o Department they work in / phone extension
In case of emergency who to contact
o Name
o Phone number
Information on location
(In case the person is too excited to remember clearly where they are)
o Name of organization
o Address of building
o Floor #
o Room #
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