Safety in Performing Arts Environment

Objective

The student understands the importance of safe working practices as part of their professional skills in live performance and theatre technology. The student is able to identify and assess risks associated with work in live performance technology. The student knows the principal methods for risk mitigation. The student participates in maintaining a safe and sustainable working environment. The student is aware of the factors influencing ergonomic working and works ergonomically. They know the required personal protective equipment and use it when necessary. The student knows how to prevent fires in performance spaces. The student works safely in areas where there is a risk of falling. They can safely operate electrical systems, use common tools, and handle chemicals used in live performances. The student can safely operate and rig performance equipment.

Content

The content of the course consists of ten areas of occupational safety:
1. Work with respect for own safety
2. Contribute to a safe and sustainable working environment
3. Work ergonomically
4. Use personal protection equipment
5. Prevent fire in a performance environment
6. Work safely at height
7. Work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
8. Work safely with tools
9. Work safely with chemicals
10. Fit up and rig performance equipment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student identifies potential risks in the performing arts environment and takes them into account when working as a part of a team. The student can assess risks and knows the principal methods for mitigating risks. The student uses personal protective equipment and works ergonomically. The student works safely with electrical systems and in fall-risk zones. They take fire-safety into account in typical performance situations. The student understands safety procedures for common chemicals and tools. The student can operate and rig equipment safely.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student identifies potential risks in the performing arts environment and independently takes them into account. The student can assess risks and knows the principal methods for mitigating risks. The student uses personal protective equipment and works ergonomically. The student works safely with electrical systems and in fall-risk zones. They take fire-safety into account in typical performance situations. The student understands safety procedures for common chemicals and tools. The student can operate and rig equipment safely. The student can assess the implementation of safe working practices and maintain their own safety competence.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student identifies potential risks in the performing arts environment and considers them systematically. The student can assess risks and knows how to mitigate risks. The student uses personal protective equipment and works ergonomically. The student works safely with electrical systems and in fall-risk zones. They take fire-safety into account in typical performance situations. The student understands safety procedures for common chemicals and tools. The student can operate and rig equipment safely. The student promotes the safe working practices of the team and can develop their own safety competence.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student identifies potential risks in the performing arts environment and takes them into account when working as a part of a team. The student can assess risks and knows the principal methods for mitigating risks. The student uses personal protective equipment and works ergonomically. The student works safely with electrical systems and in fall-risk zones. They take fire-safety into account in typical performance situations. The student understands safety procedures for common chemicals and tools. The student can operate and rig equipment safely.