Theatres are very cramped places during a production so there is a high risk of accidents, especially those linked to fire hazards as there are never enough fire exits, and when there are exits, they are either blocked, locked, unlabelled or just used as storage areas.. So here are a few tips to stay safe yourself and keep your group members safe at the same time, while rehearsing or performing etc.
-Before the start of any production, you must be aware of all the fire exit placings and your company/ school's safety procedures clearly, so in case of any accidents, you can always locate an escape route.
-It is also a good idea if your props are flame proof, and also any curtains or scenery used, to prevent anything being destroyed, and you having to remake them.
-There needs to be a person appointed to leading everyone and taking control of the production and all the workers/ employees, as well as everything happening in rehearsal etc as if there's no order, the whole production would be a mess and the employees would be confused and all over the place and everyone could be a danger to each other by running about etc.
-The different levels of a stage, orchestra pit, seating area, balconies, stairs etc are also seen as risks as they can be easily mistaken or forgotten. You could fall or slip over or be hit by items dropped from a higher level, so you always need to look out when you walk around.
-The catwalk is where lighting is fitted and fixed and most of the time it is poorly lit and without rails. This can be introduce unwanted accidents such as scaffolds etc, so take extra care when on the catwalk area.
-Their is a danger and potential for electrical hazards because of high power used by many lights as lighting is all fixed by computers. Electrical and lighting equipment can spark fires, so it needs extra caution when using those equipment.
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