eSET Safety Terms

See also: Life Safety Code

See also: Authority Having Jurisdiction

Organization that provides the process of developing consensus standards Synonym: ANSI

See also: American National Standards Institute

See also: Safe Approach Distance

The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, an installation, or a procedure

Hardhat, safety glasses, general purpose gloves, sound protection, and safety shoes

See also: Health and Safety Program

Collection of rules and/or regulations

Work area where access is restricted to workers with specific equipment, training, or qualifications Synonym: Danger Zone

See also: Controlled Access Zone

Pliable material inserted in the ear to reduce noise damage

See also: Emergency Exit

Unobstructed route to an outside designated safe space Synonym: Emergency Egress, EXIT

Trade association supporting businesses involved in the entertainment technology industry by promoting safety, responsibility, and best practices Synonym: ESTA

See also: Entertainment Services and Technology Association

See also: Emergency Exit

Sign required at emergency exits to indicate the exits from the venue

Equipment designed to cover and protect the face

Equipment used to interrupt a fall

See also: Fire Safety Curtain, Rigging

Quick disconnect device that disengages the safety curtain brake or counter balance allowing the curtain to fall

Fire rated barrier, hinged or sliding, that closes automatically to prevent the spread of fire

Portable device used to put out small fires

Secondary protection that does not ignite, burn, melt or drip

Fire resistant barrier which closes off the proscenium opening in case of fire Synonym: Fire Curtain, Safety Curtain

Permanently installed fire suppression system present in most modern commercial buildings

Phosphorescent adhesive tape

See also: Hand Rail

42" - 45" high top rail with a mid rail supported by vertical stanchions on 10' or less centers Synonym: Guardrail

OSHA required workplace program to inform and train employees on hazardous chemicals and materials Synonym: HazCom

See also: Hazard Communication

Warning given when someone overhead has dropped something or a dangerous situation is occurring overhead Synonym: Heads Up, Look Out

See also: Heads

Employer's plans and rules for preventing accidents and protecting employees Synonym: Code of Safe Practice

Equipment designed to protect employee from exposure to excessive noise or sound

National Fire Protection Association codes addressing building occupancy and construction features necessary to minimize dangers to life from the effects of fire Synonym: NFPA 101

See also: Personnel Lift

OSHA standard that requires electrical equipment to be labeled and to remain locked-off until it can be safely energized

See also: Heads

Manufacturer or distributor information listing products' specific hazards and safety data Synonym: MSDS

See also: Material Safety Data Sheet

Private organization that creates standards for fire fighting and protection Synonym: NFPA

See also: National Fire Protection Association

USA Governmental organization established to create a safe and healthful working environment Synonym: OSHA

See also: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Equipment designed to protect workers from workplace hazards Synonym: PPE

Machine designed to safely elevate workers to overhead positions Synonym: Lift

See also: Personal Protective Equipment

Distance a worker can be from an electrically conductive piece of equipment or energized electrical parts Synonym: Approach Boundaries

See also: Safety Cable

Accessory used to back up the primary attachment Synonym: Safety, Safety Chain

See also: Safety Cable

See also: Fire Safety Curtain

As appropriate for the work being performed as defined by the employer

Equipment designed to protect the eyes Synonym: Safety Goggles

See also: Safety Glasses

Safety warning device that activates an alarm in the presence of smoke

Type of safety curtain using water