Theater Emergency: Finding a Last-Minute Contractor

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Questions and Answers

How many contractors did the SM initially contact for a same-day lighting repair?

One

Two

Five (correct)

Three

What was the contractor's qualification that was not disclosed during the telephone call?

Experience with electrical protection

Experience with metal fans

Experience with theatre lighting (correct)

Experience with LED lights

Who escorted the contractor to the stage area?

A nearby worker

The lighting technician apprentice (correct)

The SM

The lighting technician

What was the reason for the LED lights overheating?

One of the metal fans for cooling was not working efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What did the contractor use to raise the motorised rigging back into place?

The control panel Signup and view all the answers

Why did the contractor have to leave after completing the repair?

To attend another job Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the contractor's repair?

The LED lights were functioning properly Signup and view all the answers

Who did the contractor ask to inform the SM that the repair was complete?

A nearby worker Signup and view all the answers

Why is the SM's approach to selecting a contractor inadequate?

The contractor was selected without considering the job requirements Signup and view all the answers

What should the SM have considered when selecting a contractor?

The contractor's experience with similar tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of the SM's inadequate approach to selecting a contractor?

The contractor may not be qualified to perform the task Signup and view all the answers

What should the SM do to ensure a contractor is qualified to perform a task?

Check the contractor's certificates and licenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the SM's approach to selecting a contractor is not adequate?

The SM did not consider the contractor's experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not selecting a qualified contractor?

The task may not be completed to a satisfactory standard Signup and view all the answers

What should the SM do to ensure a contractor is capable of performing a task?

Verify the contractor's experience with similar tasks Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to select a qualified contractor?

To ensure the task is completed to a satisfactory standard Signup and view all the answers

What was the apprentice doing when the accident occurred with the lighting equipment?

Carrying out pre-show checks of the lighting equipment Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the stage technician's injury?

The technician never returned to work Signup and view all the answers

What was the inspector's concern regarding the accident and incident records?

There were very few accident and incident records Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the lighting equipment observed by the inspector?

The equipment was worn and covered in dust Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the SM not replacing the lead lighting technician?

The apprentice was able to cover the lead technician's role Signup and view all the answers

What action did the inspector take during the visit to the theatre?

Took photographs of the rigging and surrounding area Signup and view all the answers

What was the SM's response to the accident?

Continue preparing for the evening's performance Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the risk assessments for the production areas?

They were reviewed over six years ago Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contractor Visit

The SM researched local lighting contractors to repair the lighting issue on the same day as the performance.
Out of five contractors, only one was available before the evening's performance.
The contractor confidently assured the SM that they could complete the work but failed to disclose that they had no experience with theatre lighting.
The contractor arrived at the theatre and worked with the lighting technician apprentice to identify the faulty lighting section.

Lighting Repair

The apprentice showed the contractor the faulty lighting section and the nearby storage area with replacement parts.
The contractor identified the issue as overheating LED lights, which was caused by a faulty metal fan in the overhead rigging.
The contractor replaced the faulty fan and raised the motorised rigging back into place.

Accident

The replacement cooling fan became loose and fell from the rigging, striking one of the stage technicians on the head.
The injured worker was taken to hospital, and the other stage technician was visibly distressed.

Labour Inspector Visit

A local labour inspector visited the theatre after the accident and asked for accident and incident records, and risk assessments for the production areas and activities.
The inspector found that there were very few accident and incident records, despite the file dating back five years.
The inspector noted that the risk assessments were reviewed over six years ago.
The inspector examined the lighting section and surrounding area, taking photographs, and identified that most of the lighting equipment looked worn and was covered in dust.

Theatre Management

The SM instructed all production workers to continue preparing for the evening's performance despite the serious injury.
The SM had not had time to replace the lead lighting technician, but the apprentice had been able to cover basic work tasks.

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A stage manager needs to find a contractor to fix lighting issues immediately. They call several contractors, but only one is available. Will they complete the job on time? Learn about the importance of clear communication in emergency situations.