Venue induction
Note: Induction to be given by the Production Manager or Stage Manager to all staff when entering a new work site. On touring shows this is to be the first activity upon cast arrival. Information to be covered. Site Layout information 1. Safe access and egress points: Entrance and exit points around the venue (priority for company will be stage access). It is imperative that emergency exit points remain clear at all times. 2. Facilities and amenities: Toilet facilities, Kitchen facilities, green room or rest areas, dressing rooms, smoking areas. 3. OH&S equipment: Personal safety equipment required (eg shoes must be worn onstage), fire extinguishers, hight safety equipment.. 4. First aid and emergency equipment: Fire curtain etc.
First aid supplies (and qualified personnel),
5. Emergency evacuation procedures: A meeting point and evacuation plan including who is responsible for clearing areas and procedure for determining action. Any other workplace specific information 6. Material Safety data sheets:Any information regarding hazardous materials held on site. 7. No go zones:
Any areas only accessible to authorised personnel.
8. High danger zones: This could include position of traps and downstage edge, dangers of fly towers, access to FOH lighting grid or Biobox. 9. Trip zones:
Anything that could cause a trip hazard.
10. Electrical hazards: Location of any electrical equipment accessible form stage level. Location of dimmers and high voltage equipment. 11. Vehicle of EWP’s:
Any specific access information or access requirements.
General information (only needs to be given once) 12. Drugs and Alcohol: Drugs and alcohol are not to be consumed on work premises. Employees are not to attend work sites under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol. If the employer believes the Employee is unable to complete work due to the influence of drugs or alcohol the employee will be sent off site and the employee may take disciplinary action against the employee.