BECK PYRO 3 ProStage II Gerb - Safe use of Pyrotechnics

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• Safe Use of Pyrotechnics PYRO 1 This form is issued subject to the conditions listed.

Safe Use of Pyrotechnics This form is issued subject to the conditions listed

Condition of Usage

• You are required to work within the Health and Safety Policy of Beck Theatre and HQ Theatres & Hospitality.
  
  You are to ensure that all the statutory requirements of the work in hand are met.
  
  All accidents must be reported to the person nominated as the Point of Contact
  
  All injuries, no matter how minor, must be entered in the Accident Book
  
  Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
  
  All personnel must be conversant with the escape routes from their place of work
  
  You must provide certificates of safety where required.
  
  You must be able to provide Risk Assessments for firing of pyrotechnics
  
  You are required to leave your work area in a safe condition after stopping work. Dangerous equipment/materials and hazardous substances must be stored safely and securely. All unused/partially used substances must be removed from the Organisations property on completion of work or contract.
  
  EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
  
  On discovering a fire, activate the nearest Manual Call Point and retire to a safe place. If it is safe to do so, wait in the vicinity for staff to arrive so you can explain the situation. If not, make your way to the nearest Fire Exit and leave the building. Proceed to the Assembly Point outside in the car park.
  
  On hearing the full alarm, stop what you are doing and wait for further instructions, evacuate the building through the nearest available fire exit and proceed to the Assembly Point outside in the car park.

Permit and Usage Information

• Issued to the following show

• Issued by for and on behalf of the Beck Theatre

• Start Date

  Date

• End Date

  Date

• Description of Pyrotechnics being fired

• Effect
  Le Maitre ProStage II Gerb
  Effect height
  6 foot 1.8m
  Effect duration
  6 seconds
  Le Maitre
  PP019
  Position on stage
  Position downstage on the aron 1.5m (5ft) from the house tabs, 1.5m (5ft) from the pit side of the apron
  Firing hardware
  Standard flash pod fixed to the floor with metal tape or screw
  Connection type
  Standard bell wire, bare end connections to pod and controller
  Safety zone
  Minimum of 3m from effect
  

• Point of contact

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN

• Performers briefing complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demonstration of effect

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provisions for fire extinguishers/sand

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provision of watcher/ safety person (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All nearby flammable/combustible items removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Performers aware of the Miss-Fire procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DECLARATION (By the person firing pyrotechnics)

• On behalf of

• I am aware of the extent of the work authorised by this permit. All necessary precautions have been taken to ensure that the firing is carried out safely and without risk to health or property.

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• BTEC, BPA, ASP or EIG number

BECK STAFF ONLY

• Fire Alarm Isolated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stage floor protected (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provision and use of PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Generic Risk Assessment available RA reviewed for show

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe storage area for loose/spare pyrotechnics

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff Member aware of the Miss-Fire procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DECLARATION (By the person who authorised the firing of pyrotechnics)

• The pyrotechnics firing requested has been completed.

• Signed by

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• TEC, BPA, ASP or EIG number