Theatrical Safety Review

Question 1

If you have any questions about theatre safety, you should:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

When calling by phone for emergency assistance, which of the following is NOT necessary to provide to the operator?

Accepted Answer

Time of day and date

Question 3

What is material that WILL NOT BURN under any circumstances called?

Accepted Answer

Fire or Flame Proof

Question 4

What causes "C" type fires?

Accepted Answer

Current-related or electrical issues

Question 5

What are your RIGHT TO KNOW laws?

Accepted Answer

Your right to know what harmful chemicals are on the worksite.

Question 6

What type of noise travels by air and tends to be the most damaging to the ear?

Accepted Answer

High frequency noise of a long duration

Question 7

What causes "B" type fires?

Accepted Answer

Flammable liquids

Question 8

In an emergency situation requiring evacuation of a building, you should first call 911, THEN pull a fire alarm signal.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Identify the THREE most common ways that toxic chemicals enter the body.

Accepted Answer

Breathing, Ingestion, Skin Contact

Question 10

What does OSHA stipulate one should use when cleaning up human blood?

Accepted Answer

A solution of one-part bleach and ten parts water & latex gloves

Question 11

What causes "A" type fires?

Accepted Answer

Common combustibles, like paper, wood, or organic materials

Question 12

In 1970, OSHA was established by an act of Congress called the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Congress established OSHA to oversee safety regulations and protect employees. For what does the acronym OSHA stand?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 14

What do dust masks prevent the user from inhaling?

Accepted Answer

Dust particles

Question 15

Fibreglass is ONE of the safest materials of which ladders used in the electrical area are made.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

What is the name for material that will burn but will extinguish itself AFTER the flame source is removed?

Accepted Answer

Fire or Flame Retardant

Question 17

A fire curtain at the proscenium opening separates the audience from fire, gases, and smoke.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Exit passageways can sometimes be used for storage as long as a notice is posted stating that it is not an official exit

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Proper ventilation is the MOST neglected type of protection for theatre workers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Never wear the following items when working on or offstage:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 21

OSHA requires that one person on each work shift be trained in CPR and First Aid.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Working in the theatre between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. is strongly encouraged.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

What common action needs to be taken by EVERYONE when an emergency alarm goes off?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the building immediately, closing the doors behind you as you exit

Question 24

What piece of safety equipment goes on the lighting instrument first and comes off last?

Accepted Answer

Safety Cable

Question 25

Bacterial infections of the skin can be caused by sharing makeup.

Accepted Answer

True

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