This site is an open educational resource where you will find the course materials for ENT 1102 maintained by Professor Susan Brandt. If you have any questions, contact me at sbrandt@citytech.cuny.edu
All students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to earn the OSHA 10 hour Card for General Industry. Each student must present a picture ID in person and attend class in person to earn their card.
Course Description:
A survey of hazards specifically associated with working in theatres, performance venues, fabrication shops and live performances. Topics include potentially toxic chemicals, vapors, fumes and ventilation; shop conditions and working attitudes; proper preparation and planning; hazards associated with welding; and fire and life safety codes that relate to working in live entertainment.
Topics
- OSHA
- Overview of Safety in the workplace
- Risk and material hazards
- Labels
- Safety data Sheets
- Personnel protection equipment and safe lifting techniques
- Respirators and Air Contaminants
- Ventilation
- Solvents
- Paint and dyes
- Atmospheric effects
- Shop safety and tool safety
- Electrical safety
- Fall Safety
| After taking this class, the student will be able to… |
| Evaluate materials by using a Safety Data Sheet |
| Choose appropriate Personnel Protection Equipment for a given task. |
| Identify common hazards in the workplace. |
| Identify safe routes out of performance venue |
| Describe safe working practices for theatrical shops and on stage. |
