General Safety
What should you do with trash in the theater?
Throw it Away!! Please help keep our theater clean by throwing any trash away that you may see on the floor.
What protects your eyes when using power safety tools?
Safety Googles! Protect your eyes by always putting on your safety googles when you're using power tools.
What type of shoes must you wear for Clothing Safety when we are working with heavy objects or power equipment?
Closed-Toed Shoes. Please be sure to wear closed toed shoes for safety purposes.
What call tells everyone to look up?
Heads Up! This theatre call tells everyone that something may be flying in onstage, and to be aware of their surroundings by looking up.
TRUE OR FALSE. You can use spray paint cans indoors, as long as the doors/windows are open.
FALSE. You must use any spray paint outdoors to ensure proper ventilation of fumes emitted from the cans.
What should you do if you spill something?
What should you do with a power tool when finished?
Make sure power tool is unplugged! Please help avoid any safety precautions by unplugging any Power Tools.
What should you do with long hair when working with power equipment?
Tie it up. Please tie up long hair when working with power equipment for safety purposes.
What is the middle area of the stage called?
You walk into the theatre and see your friend sitting on a set piece eating Hot Cheetos. What's the mistake?
No sitting on a set piece without permission!
Can you touch props or costumes without permission?
Nope. Make sure you have a teachers permission before touching props or costumes in the theater.
What should you NEVER remove/disable from a power tool?
Safety Guard. Please help avoid any safety precautions by refraining from disabling the safety guards on any power tools in the theater.
What type of jewelry should you remove before working with power tools?
Necklaces and Dangling Earrings. Please remove any long dangling earrings and necklaces to follow safety procedures.
What is the area where the audience sits called?
Two students are backstage having a lightsaber battle with broomsticks. What rule are they breaking?
No Horseplay! This includes running, shoving, pushing, fighting, etc.
If you have to ask, “Is this safe and appropriate?” what is the likely answer?
Name two pieces of safety gear used when working with power tools.
Safety Goggles and Apron/ Gloves.
What type of clothing should you AVOID wearing when working with power saws?
Loose-fitting clothes/sleeves. Please avoid wearing loose fitting clothes on days when we are working with power equipment to avoid safety precautions.
What color is the Grand Drape in the Harlingen High School Theater? What color is the Grand Drape at the Harlingen Performing Arts Center?
HHS is RED. HPAC is BLUE.
A student notices a broken piece of scenery backstage but decides not to say anything because “it’s not my job.” What should they have done?
Report the unsafe condition to the teacher.
What type of behavior includes running, pushing, or shoving?
Horseplay. No horseplay in the theater, including running, pushing, shoving, etc.
What piece of safety gear should you NEVER wear with a Power Saw?
Gloves. It is acceptable to wear a glove on the hand holding the saw, but be sure to remove your glove on the hand closest to the Power Tool to avoid any safety precautions.
Name ALL THREE clothing safety rules.
1. Closed Toed Shoes
2. No loose clothing
3. Tie back long hair/ Remove Jewelry
What is the curtain that can make the stage appear bigger and smaller called?
0: Student A is quietly cleaning their workspace. Student B is working with power tools. Student C is telling Student B a funny joke. Who is creating the hazard, and why?
Student C because horseplay/distractions can cause accidents.