Symbols
The color blue
Instructions
When you are about to operate a loud piece of equipment, you should alert the scene shop by calling,
PPE is short for
personal protective equipment
"Heads!"
A yellow triangle
Indicates a hazard
Before plugging in a power tool,
Make sure the switch is turned off
When using spray paint, you should wear
Respiratory protection
USITT
United States Institute for Theatre Technology
Red circle with a slash
PROHIBITED.
When you are done using a paintbrush, you know it is clean when
The water runs completely clear
When operating a saw, you should wear
Eye protection
OSHA stands for
Occupational Safety and Health Association
Red symbol showing hand next to saw
Don't put your hand near the saw
How many people does it take to use a ladder?
Two, one should stand by to stabilize.
Wear these when moving lumber or heavy set pieces
Gloves
Maintain 3 points of contact when climbing a ladder (2 hands-1 foot, 2 feet-1 hand).
Blue circle
Indicates instructions
(Double points if they named wearing a hard hat)
What do you say when you are done moving a line set to alert the people on stage that they are free to move?
"Line set locked!"
Wear these when working with the fly system
Gloves
Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)
A method of fall protection comprised of a full body harness, an anchorage and a means to connect the two, designed to arrest a free fall