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Safety in Makeup

1. Policy

It is the policy of the Theatre and Dance Department at California State University, Fullerton to provide an environment of safety and well-being, to students, employees, and visitors in the makeup classrooms and dressing rooms (PA-136/PA-138A), Laboratories (PA-179).

2. Purpose

The purpose of these safety procedures is to make students and each person using the make up facilities aware of potential hazards when using hair sprays, dryers, curling irons, steam rollers, as well as prosthetic related materials and equipment.

3. Scope and Application

The policy applies to instructors, staff, students assistants, student crew heads, crew members, volunteers and guest during the teaching of makeup courses, and the preparation and running of a stage production in any of the makeup facilities.

4. Responsibilities

4.1 Department

The department provides the procedures and the safety equipment needed for safe operation. It also assures such information and equipment is distributed and its use implemented.

4.2 Instructor

Abel Zeballos, instructor, assures that safety procedures are followed at all times in the dressing rooms and in the makeup lab. Any faculty should assure that all safety procedures are being followed.

4.3 Students/Volunteers

All students must adhere to all applicable safety procedures at all times when working or in the makeup facilities. The student should be certain to receive, read, and understand the Department of Theatre and Dance General Safety Information and the specific area safety procedures for all the makeup facilities. The student's agreement to follow safe procedures is a condition of permission to make use of the makeup facilities.

5. Emergencies

5.1 Nearest phone

Office Hours: PA 126
Anytime: First Floor PA 184
East End, in Hallway.

5.2 Serious Injury Or Illness

*Call 9+9-1-1
*Notify your faculty or supervisor.
*Do what you can, stay calm.

5.3 Fire

*Call 9+911
*Notify your faculty or supervisor.
*On small fire-use fire extinguisher, close (not lock)doors.
*Evacuate building.

5.4 Earth Quake-Indoors

*Get in door way or under table or desk.
*Following shock, evaluate situation. In case of severe shock, call campus police 9+9-1-1
*Turn off equipment, evacuate building, assist others.

5.5 University Emergency Procedures Sheets

Emergency information is available in all department laboratories and offices , know the location of these sheets and acquaint yourself with the information.

5.6 Fire Extinguishers

Locate fire extinguishers on wall right across dress rooms between PA 135 and PA 135A or right across PA 190 (men's rest room ): pull the pinpoint the nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle.

6. Reporting of Injuries and Unsafe Conditions

6.1 Serious injuries should be handled as 5.2 above. Report immediately.

6.2 Report minor injuries to Abel Zeballos on the next business day.

Minor injuries are those which you have treated yourself of have taken to the Health Center yourself

6.3 Unsafe conditions should be reported immediately to Abel Zeballos.

Place HAZARD sign on equipment. Possible severe danger (such as that of fire) should be reported to any Department faculty or staff, or in their absence, to Campus Police at extension 2515.

FIRE EMERGENCY: CALL CAMPUS POLICE AT 9+911.

7. General Conduct and Regulation

7.1 Because equipment such as curling irons, hot rollers, hair dryers, crimpers, etc. are used by the actor/student during production and in the laboratory, it is important to have training and a clear understanding on how to use them.

7.2 Use such tools only for their specific purposes and nothing else.

7.3 Horseplay is forbidden.

7.4 When working on styling wigs and hair pieces in PA 179, it may require the use of different kinds of hairsprays, you should only use the types you have been trained to use.

7.5 It is recommended whenever possible, to go outside of the Performing Arts Building by the Scene Shop and do most of your hair spraying.

7.6 If you are required to use spray paint, then you must go outside by the Scene Shop door and have the Shop supervisor clear you to do so. You will be informed of the need to be on personnel protection devices.

7.7 Do not work intoxicated, or when drowsy from prescription drugs.

8. Training Policy

8.1 You must be trained by the instructor, staff, student assistant crew heads or crew members.

8.2 You must be trained to use electrical appliances such as curling irons, hot rollers, steamers, mixers, etc.

8.3 Training will occur at the beginning and during the semester.

8.4 Other persons may use the makeup facilities if they have been authorized.

9. Personal Protective Devices

A smock is recommended to protect your clothing from makeup materials. When using spray paint wear gloves, goggles, and mask.

10. Electrical Safety

10.1 Turn off main switches in the dressing rooms which are located on the wall by the entrance in each room when classes or rehearsals are over.

10.2 Turn the makeup mirror lights off when they are not in use.

10.3 Do not use extension cords in dressing rooms.

10.4 Do not use equipment or connectors that have worn or broken insulation. Attach HAZARD sign and report immediately.

11. Hazardous Materials

11.1 You are entitled to be informed of possible hazards arising from the presence and use of hazardous materials in the Make-up laboratory. For this reason standardized Material Safety Data Sheets (MSS) are available for your use. You will be informed if any hazardous materials are in use and if protective devices are needed. You cannot be penalized for questioning the safety of any materials or procedures.

11.2 Ms's are available in the make-up lab and must be left there. Additional reference copies are located in the Production office.

11.3 Read instructions and warnings on spray paint cans.

11.4 Do not use anything that does not have a label on it.

11.5 Do not experiment with any material which you are not familiar and have been trained to do so. You must always ask your immediate supervisor if in doubt.

11.6 Prevent getting any sprays, makeup or related materials on anyone's eyes.

11.7 Do not dispose of any spray paint cans or glue containers without checking with the instructor or the student assistant first.

11.8 All materials must be left in their original containers complete with factory labels.