Covid-19 past and possibly future impacts on policiy.  Please note the following:

• PPE items that must be shared (safety glasses, welding hoods, ear muffs) must be cleansed with a disinfecting wipe/spray before and after use.

• You are expected to provide your own mask, to be worn at all times.  However, nuisance Masks and N-95 Respirators are available in limited quantity, to be used in situations specifically requiring this level of protection (as opposed to homemade cloth masks, for example).  

• We will continue the practice of wiping down shared tools daily using disinfecting wipes/spray.  It is recommended that everyone wash hands regularly and wipe down shared surfaces frequently. 

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OSHA 1910.132(a)-General Requirements

“Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environmental, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.”

 

The following rules regarding PPE pertain to any individuals working in the Scene Shop or Toland Stage/Backstage areas when work is being performed.  If you are working in the Light Shop, for example, you must wear safety glasses when walking through the shop/stage area but may remove them when in the Light Shop, catwalks, etc.  

 

Certain PPE is required, while others are just strongly recommended:

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Required PPE  

When work is being performed in the Scene Shop and/or stage areas, the following PPE is required:

• Safety Glasses or Goggles (provided)

  • If providing your own, or if you wish to wear prescription safety glasses, you must receive approval from the Technical Director.  Not all safety glasses available for purchase meet the OSHA requirements.​

• Closed-Toe Shoes (you provide)

  • Though boots or steel toes are ideal, tennis shoes are also perfectly acceptable.  Do not wear shoes that you can slip in and out of easily (boat shoes, ballet flats, etc.).​

• Appropriate Clothing (you provide)

  • Wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty (or possibly distressed in other ways). 

  • If welding or assisting someone welding, you MUST wear long pants and natural fibers, in addition to the provided PPE (see below).  ​

  • Plan ahead for the weather, as there may be times you are asked to walk or work outside.

• Welding PPE (provided)

  • Hoods, jackets, and gloves are required.  Aprons are available but not required.  ​

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Strongly Recommended PPE

• Hearing protection (provided)

  • Ear muffs and ear plugs are available​

  • You may NOT wear headphones at any time in the shop

• Hand protection (provided)

  • Leather and cotton work gloves​ for material handling

    • EXCEPTION: No gloves of any kind may be worn when operating the bench grinder

    • You may also bring in your own work gloves if you prefer​

  • Nitrile and Latex gloves for handling of liquids or chemicals

• Face protection (provided)

  • Face shields may be worn in addition to safety glasses - they do not replace the requirement to wear safety glasses.​

• Respiratory protection (provided)

  • Nuisance masks and N-95 respirators are available for general use.​

  • Students wishing to wear a respirator mask should contact the Technical Director for assistance.