Practical training by a theatre practitioner

Are your risk assessments adequate? Are they suitable and sufficient?

In this course the benefits of carrying out regular risk assessments are explored by examining the health and safety regulations that relate to theatres, stage managers, technicians, workshop and front-of-house staff.

This course is venue based and an ideal tool to realise your own theatre audit and training needs.

DAY ONE topics include:

• Health and Safety Overview
• Safety Policy / induction
  
• Codes of practice
• A look at available material
  
• An overview of current regulation affecting theatres & productions
• Fire Risk assessment (under Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005)
• Working at height
• Accident and reporting procedures
• Types of Risk assessments

DAY TWO topics include:

• Preparing a risk assessment register
• Doing risk assessments in groups
• Recognising risks
• Human factors
• Ensuring adequate Information, Instruction & Training

COSTS: For costs and further details please email training@abtt.org.uk