The Health & Safety Guide For Film, Tv, And Theater
About the Author\ \ Monona Rossol is the founder and president of ACTS (Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety), a not-for-profit corporation based in New York City dedicated to providing health and safety services to the arts. A highly regarded, internationally sought-after consultant, trainer, and lecturer, she has consulted with and/or inspected hundreds of show-business venues, including professional and amateur theaters, TV and film locations, studios, scene and prop shops, and university...
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Definitely a necessity for anyone involved in professional or amateur entertainment, this handbook is the only resource to offer all vital information about health and safety issues affecting the performing arts. Covered are topics relevant to every type of performance venue: stage, film, television, theme parks, circuses, parades, fireworks displays, and beyond. The author outlines safeguards against hazardous materials such a theatrical paints, certain makeup, pigments, and solvents, and recommends protective measures for woodworking, welding, using fog and other special effects. Safety checklists, agencies to contact for help, and other important tips are included. (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) - ITASE Bulletin "The Health and Safety Guide For Film, TV & Theatre by Monona Rossol is an updated edition of her earlier publication Stage Fright and as far as we know is the only book of its kind."
\ ITASE Bulletin"The Health and Safety Guide For Film, TV & Theatre by Monona Rossol is an updated edition of her earlier publication Stage Fright and as far as we know is the only book of its kind."\ —(International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees)\ \ \ \ \ The Bookwatch"A fine assessment of the health problems and issues unique to the entertainment industries. From te hazards of theatrical paints and solvents to working wth existing health and safety laws both on the job and in the classroom, Health and Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater is packed with practical advice."\ \ \ The Journal of Props Professionals"I thought I was fairly knowledgeable about health and safety matters, but I've learned an enormous amount from reading The Health and Safety Guide For Film, TV & Theatre. . . the book is much more than just than just Stage Fright 2001 [the previous edition]. It's a completely new book which expands on the original material, includes new areas which had not been previously covered, and generally takes a much more serious, technical approach to the subject."\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsAddresses the unique health and safety problems that threaten those working in the entertainment industries, including film, television, theater, theme parks, circuses, parades, and fireworks displays. Chemist, artist, and industrial hygienist Rossol describes the hazards of theatrical paints, makeup, pigments, dyes, plastics, solvents, woodworking, welding, asbestos, fog and other special effects and offers ways to mitigate their harmful effects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
