About the Book:
Definitely a necessity for anyone involved in professional or amateur entertainment, The Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater is the only handbook 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 Monona Rossol 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.
What people say:
"…here is a breakthrough handbook and guide for everyone working in entertainment. This book addresses some of the unique health and safety hazards that present themselves in various entertainment fields, including film, TV, theater, theme parks and parades." — American Cinematographer
"Addresses 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." — Booknews
"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." — The Journal of Props Professionals
"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 (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees)
"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 Bookwatch
About the Author:
Monona Rossol is a chemist, artist, and industrial hygienist. For more than 20 years she has specialized in investigating visual and performing arts hazards. A highly regarded and sought-after consultant and trainer, and lecturer, she has consulted with and/or inspected hundreds of show business venues, including professional and community theatres, TV and film locations, studios, scene and prop shops, and university theatre departments.