Theatre teachers must develop student attitudes that support safe practices in the classroom. Teachers model and discuss safety procedures and regulations and consistently enforce safe practices within the framework of school and district policies. The following recommendations for teachers suggest ways to keep a theatre environment free of accidents and injuries:

• Theatre safety considerations extend to crews, casts, and audience members. Avoiding risks, guarding against recklessness, being aware, and observing safety precautions will result in a safe theatre environment.
• Give special attention to stage rigging, electrical wiring, and lighting apparatus.
• Ensure that students receive instruction and are tested on the safe operation of theatre equipment, the safe construction of set pieces, and the safe use of hazardous materials.
• Be aware of the U.S. Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act, which requires manufacturers to evaluate their potential hazard with the following information:
  • A signal word such as CAUTION or WARNING
  • A list of ingredients
  • A telephone number for assistance
  • Instructions on how to use the product
  • A statement of the manufacturer's intended use by students.
• Provide proper body protection for work in theatre shops.
• Keep exits and aisles unobstructed at all times.
• Establish safety procedures and make sure that students understand and observe them.
• Use emergency procedures established by the school, such as evacuation plans for classrooms and other school environments, and make it clear to students what to do in case of an emergency.
• Telephone access is important for production, rehearsals, and performance activities both during and outside of regularly scheduled school hours. Emergency numbers and procedures should be permanently posted, legible, and accurate.
• Inspect facilities, tools, and equipment regularly; discontinue use of defective or unsafe equipment.
• Use posters and bulletin boards to emphasize potential dangers and safety procedures.
• Supervise students using potentially hazardous equipment.
• Demonstrate and model safe behavior.

The following recommendations for school administrators suggest ways to support a safe classroom environment:

• Schedule regular inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Install a direct outside telephone line, and post a list of emergency numbers. 
• Provide teachers with current information on accident liability and insurance.
• Provide eye goggles, face shields, ear muffs, gloves, aprons, and safety belts for technical work or construction.
• Maintain fully-stocked first-aid kits in each theatre area.