THR 25304 - Occupational Safety and Stage Rigging

Institution:

University of Rio Grande

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Description:

This course is an in-depth analysis of tech theatre job descriptions, duties, and personal responsibilities. Students learn to practice responsibilities in maintaining one's own health, safety, and professional appearance according to local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, with a degree of competency. Students also learn skills so they can maintain composure during emergency situations and know what to do in the first five minutes of an emergency. Students will be expected to complete the training for First Aid and CPR during this course. This course is also an in-depth study that focuses on what rigging means, who manages rigging, and how rigging is accomplished in the early stages of stage production and touring setups. All hands-on training covering technical equipment, such as structural wire, cable, straps, or other connecting devices, motorized and manual lifting systems, and all personal safety equipment according to local, state, and federal guidelines that cover safety and liability will be discussed. Course fee required. Fall 2010

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 245-7206

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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