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Best Practices

Workers, supervisors, volunteers and theatre management all share responsibility for health and safety in the theatre. Each person must take personal responsibility for working safely and being aware of the safety of others. Easy to follow resources for theatre workers to use in their shop, or behind the scenes, to improve health and safety practices.

Lighting - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)

Production Shops and Technical Crews - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)

Prop Shop - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)

Scene Shop - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)

Scenic Paint Shop - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)

Sound - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)

Stage Combat - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)

Wardrobe - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)

Weapons - Best Practices for Theatres (Word file)
Please note: Since this document was produced, there have been some changes to the regulations. New guidelines are being developed. In the interim, visit the Canadian Firearms Program for more information.

Stage Combat and Weapons Policy (Word file)
This sample policy offers some suggested wording that you many find helpful when establishing a stage combat policy and weapons policy for your theatre.

Construction Versus Industrial Regulations (PDF)
The Health and Safety Advisory Committee for Live Performance in Ontario issued a Special Information Bulletin (#1) in August 2003 to clarify "Construction and Industrial Regulations" as it relates to a load-in, fit-up, set-up, tear-down, load-out, strike, take-down or changeover.