The Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater (Paperback)

by Monona Rossol (Author) "Before we try to improve safety and health conditions in our business, we should spend a few minutes looking at the entrenched behavior that will..." (more)
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Product Description
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.

From the Publisher
From Greek choruses to Hollywood's state-of-the-art special effects, the world of entertainment has evolved dramatically. With increasingly sophisticated ways to enchant and transfix, the entertainment industry has grown to reach worldwide audiences. Yet under the dazzling surfaces of modern film, television, and theater lie dangers that threaten the very people who labor to entertain us. Chemist, artist, and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol exposes this industry of risk in the breakthrough The Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581150717
• ISBN-13: 978-1581150711
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #592,181 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Packed with practical advice, April 28, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Workers in the performing arts will find Monona Rossol's Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater to be a fine assessment of health problems and issues unique to the entertainment industries. From the hazards of theatrical paints and solvents to working with existing health and safety laws both on the job and in the classroom, Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater is packed with practical advice.

4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual Resource, July 21, 2007

By	Bill Calamita "Tech geek" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an unusual book and I haven't seen another like it. There are similar books geared more specifically to the theater, but this reference has information specific to film and TV. I bought a couple of copies for co-workers in the TV studio I manage. Good reference.