title: Hazards in the theater.
abstract: The authors offer a survey of the myriad and unique safety and health hazards faced past and present by performers and theatrical workers, from preproduction work, through the show, and during the strike (dismantling). Special emphasis is given to health hazards posed by the many new plastic resin systems and adhesives used in set, prop, and costume construction; the hazards of special-effect fogs, smokes, haze, dusts, and pyrotechnic emissions; and theatrical makeup.
authors.affiliation: United Scenic Artists, Local 829, International Alliance of Stage Employees, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rossol
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hinkamp
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control; D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects; D000485:Allergens; D003020:Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects; D003615:Dancing; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology; D004324:Drama; D004391:Dust / Q000009:adverse effects; D005107:Explosions; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants; D008029:Lighting / Q000009:adverse effects; D009040:Motion Pictures; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D010969:Plastics / Q000009:adverse effects; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000139:chemically induced; D012906:Smoke / Q000009:adverse effects; D013690:Television; D014887:Weather; D017132:Workplace; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D000485:Allergens; D003358:Cosmetics; D004391:Dust; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D007509:Irritants; D010969:Plastics; D012906:Smoke