ISCO Specialization 7215.1.1 Stagehand

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Stagehand: Stagehands assist stage technicians setting up and preparing equipment for live performance. Their work includes setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.

 

Essential Skills

  • Work Safely With Machines
  • Work Ergonomically
  • Dismantle The Rehearsal Set
  • Handle Scenic Elements During Rehearsal
  • Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
  • Work With Respect For Own Safety
  • Use Personal Protection Equipment
  • Assemble The Rehearsal Set
  • Assemble Scenic Elements On Stage
  • Prevent Fire In A Performance Environment
  • Work Safely With Mobile Electrical Systems Under Supervision
  • Modify Scenic Elements During Performance
  • Assemble Truss Constructions


Optional Skills

  • Set Up Cameras
  • Set Up Follow Spots
  • Inspect Scaffolding
  • Dismantle Scaffolding
  • Set Up Pyrotechnical Equipment
  • Perform First Fire Intervention
  • Scaffolding Components
  • Store Performance Equipment
  • Assemble Performance Equipment
  • Build Scaffolding


Alternative Names

  • Theatre Assistant
  • Stagehand & Loader
  • Stage Hand And Loader
  • Stage-Hand
  • Theater Assistant
  • Loader & Stagehand
  • Assistant Theater Technician
  • Stage Assistant
  • Assistant Stage Technician
  • Stage Hand & Loader
  • Assistant Theatre Technician
  • Stage Hand
  • Loader And Stage Hand
  • Loader And Stagehand
  • Assistant Technician
  • Stagehand And Loader
  • Runner
  • Loader & Stage Hand


Higher Level