For Theatres IOSH Virtual Courses

IOSH Managing Safely for Theatre and Production Virtual course available

This ground breaking course has been developed through a partnership and in close collaboration with Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, Cameron Mackintosh Limited and RB Health and Safety Solutions. This flexible high impact program also complies with a number of the national occupational standards set by the Society of London Theatres (SOLT) and BECTU.  All employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure suitable information, instruction and supervision.

Who should attend?

It is essential for all those in a position of responsibility for the management of health and safety issues in theatre and production, including managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel.

What will they learn?

Successful candidates gain a comprehensive knowledge of managing Health and Safety and the specific risks associated in the industry e.g. noise, working in the dark, stage equipment and handling difficult items such as costumes and COSHH.

Course content

• Introducing Managing Safely for Theatre and Production
• Understanding your responsibilities
• Assessing risk
• Controlling risk
• Identifying hazards
• Investigating accidents and incidents
• Measuring performance

Certificate

On successful completion of all elements of the course candidates are awarded an IOSH certificate in Managing Safely for Theatre and Production.