Theatre Inspection Checklist

Inspection Team

Laboratory Room No

Laboratory Supervisor

Date of Inspection

Does the theatre maintain written procedures

• Safe Work Procedures

• Risk Assessments?

Are hazards and incidents reported (Safety Net) and investigated?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there an out of hours system/log book in use (security informed, doors locked)?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do people comply with the working alone policy?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is all seating correctly set up and locked off?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are centre plates foe seating correctly installed and locked off?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are handrails correctly installed and locked off?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all passageways clear of obstructions?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Have audio SPL checks been completed and a maximum level set?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are safety lights operating to allow safe passage of audience members, crew and actors?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are exit lights operating and clearly visible?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all barn doors properly secured?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all shutters and/or lighting frames properly secured?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all props secured and in the correct position?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do trained technicians operate lighting, cameras, and projectors?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

All electrical equipment has current e-tags?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all the leads on the floor gaffed as per industry standards?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Pathways clear and unobstructed (no cables)?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are only silicon extension leads in the lighting grid?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all lantern power cables free from binding and/or chafing?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all three phases balanced on the dimmer rack?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all dimmer channels loaded up to a maximum 20 Amps?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all DMX cables secured/covered when portable lighting controllers are in use?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is there adequate ventilation when a haze machine is used?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Can a door be opened if haze is excessive and visibility is reduced?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all lanterns and/or droppers secured to the lighting grid using industry approved scaffold and/or Gclamps?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Do all lanterns and/or droppers have a secondary restraint in the form of an industry approved safety cable attached to the grid?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all lanterns operating in the correct plane (i.e. lamp base is horizontal)?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all gobo/gobo holders properly secured in the relevant lanterns?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are lighting poles removed from lanterns and stored in correct locations?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all gel holders stored correctly and secured with a chain when not in use?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are all ladders stored correctly and secured with a chain when not in use?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are relevant warnings put in place when and where required?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Are there emergency procedures placarders at exit points?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is a First Aid Kit accessible and serviced regularly (check certificate date)?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Is the Fire Extinguisher accessible with instructions in tact?

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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