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* All presenters must wear safety glasses or goggles while the demonstration is being performed. Presenters not involved in the demonstration should stay at least six feet away from the demonstration. | * All presenters must wear safety glasses or goggles while the demonstration is being performed. Presenters not involved in the demonstration should stay at least six feet away from the demonstration. | ||
* If a blast shield is used, the audience must be at least six feet away. If a blast shield is not used, the audience must be at least 15 feet away. A small blast shield is ''required'' for fire demonstrations that sit on a table. <!-- This is a pretty good statement! I will update it once I finish mine --> | * If a blast shield is used, the audience must be at least six feet away. If a blast shield is not used, the audience must be at least 15 feet away. A small blast shield is ''required'' for fire demonstrations that sit on a table. <!-- This is a pretty good statement! I will update it once I finish mine --> | ||
* | * Fire demonstrations should not be aimed towards the audience or demonstrators. | ||
<!-- I would state this differently. Maybe remove the first part of the statement, and just use a blanket one, Example: "Do not allow any fire demonstration to be projected towards the audience." You could add descriptors on it, like "If a demonstration projects fire, it should be angled away from the audience at least 90 degrees".--> | <!-- I would state this differently. Maybe remove the first part of the statement, and just use a blanket one, Example: "Do not allow any fire demonstration to be projected towards the audience." You could add descriptors on it, like "If a demonstration projects fire, it should be angled away from the audience at least 90 degrees".--> | ||
* Keep fire away from flammable items such as hair, clothing, and | * Keep fire away from flammable items such as hair, clothing, and combustible powders and liquids (CPLs). <!--Expand on this a bit. Replace Flammable chemicals with Combustible Powders and Liquids (CPLs). --> | ||
* Keep containers of volatile combustible liquids and combustible powders closed until just before they are needed so that fumes or powders do not ignite. | * Keep containers of volatile combustible liquids and combustible powders closed until just before they are needed so that fumes or powders do not ignite. | ||
**CPLs should be measured out with ignition sources turned off and at least six feet away. | |||
**After they are measured out, close the container and remove it from the demonstration area before turning on the ignition source. | |||
**If possible, pre-measure the amount needed for the demonstration so the bulk container does not need to be brought. | |||
**Any spilled CPL should be taken care of immediately using a proper spill agent. | |||
<!-- This needs expansion, and possibly additional sub-bullets to it (a sub bullet point uses ** rather than *). along with what you wrote, you should state that: CPLs (Combustible Liquids and Powders) should be measured out with all possible ignition sources turned off and at least 6 feet away; That after being measured, to close and remove the bulk container from the demonstration area; That the ignition source is not to be turned on until the bulk container is removed and the demonstration is prepared; That any spilled CPL should be taken care of promptly with a proper spill agent to minimize accidental ignition; That if possible, to not bring a bulk container to an event, and ideally pre-measure the amount you need for a show so to minimize risks.--> | <!-- This needs expansion, and possibly additional sub-bullets to it (a sub bullet point uses ** rather than *). along with what you wrote, you should state that: CPLs (Combustible Liquids and Powders) should be measured out with all possible ignition sources turned off and at least 6 feet away; That after being measured, to close and remove the bulk container from the demonstration area; That the ignition source is not to be turned on until the bulk container is removed and the demonstration is prepared; That any spilled CPL should be taken care of promptly with a proper spill agent to minimize accidental ignition; That if possible, to not bring a bulk container to an event, and ideally pre-measure the amount you need for a show so to minimize risks.--> | ||
* When using any device that produces fire or heat, with the exception of candle lighters and matches, wear heat-resistant gloves. | * When using any device that produces fire or heat, with the exception of candle lighters and matches, wear heat-resistant gloves. | ||
* When handling any object that is currently being or has recently been heated, wear heat-resistant gloves | * When handling any object that is currently being or has recently been heated, wear heat-resistant gloves. | ||
<!--Although the statement of "If only one hand is needed, you do not need gloves on both" is true, I would refrain from stating it here. This is purely for implication reasons, and it can be explained when an officer is training a volunteer on the demonstration.--> | <!--Although the statement of "If only one hand is needed, you do not need gloves on both" is true, I would refrain from stating it here. This is purely for implication reasons, and it can be explained when an officer is training a volunteer on the demonstration.--> | ||
* Always have a fire extinguisher within easy access. Make sure you know how to operate it. | * Always have a fire extinguisher within easy access. Make sure you know how to operate it. | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 11 December 2015
- This page lists all safety precautions and requirements for demonstrations. Please read over carefully before performing any demonstrations.
Fire Demonstration Safety
Some of our demonstrations use fire. Please take the following precautions if you are performing a demonstration involving fire:
- Tie back long hair and do not wear loose clothing.
- All presenters must wear safety glasses or goggles while the demonstration is being performed. Presenters not involved in the demonstration should stay at least six feet away from the demonstration.
- If a blast shield is used, the audience must be at least six feet away. If a blast shield is not used, the audience must be at least 15 feet away. A small blast shield is required for fire demonstrations that sit on a table.
- Fire demonstrations should not be aimed towards the audience or demonstrators.
- Keep fire away from flammable items such as hair, clothing, and combustible powders and liquids (CPLs).
- Keep containers of volatile combustible liquids and combustible powders closed until just before they are needed so that fumes or powders do not ignite.
- CPLs should be measured out with ignition sources turned off and at least six feet away.
- After they are measured out, close the container and remove it from the demonstration area before turning on the ignition source.
- If possible, pre-measure the amount needed for the demonstration so the bulk container does not need to be brought.
- Any spilled CPL should be taken care of immediately using a proper spill agent.
- When using any device that produces fire or heat, with the exception of candle lighters and matches, wear heat-resistant gloves.
- When handling any object that is currently being or has recently been heated, wear heat-resistant gloves.
- Always have a fire extinguisher within easy access. Make sure you know how to operate it.
- Most fire demonstrations give off smoke. Be aware of smoke detectors, and read the safety precautions for Flying Particles.
Cryogenic Demonstration Safety
Loud Demonstration Safety
Dry Chemical Demonstration Safety
Liquid Chemical Demonstration Safety
Flying Particle Demonstration Safety
Under Construction Some of our demonstrations release particles or debris during the performance. Please take the following precautions if you are performing a demonstration which releases particles:
- Use a blast shield, if possible. It will help protect the audience from any debris.
- Have a designated "Blast Radius" for the demonstration. If you have a blast shield, the minimum radius is six feet. If you do not, the minimum radius is fifteen feet.
- All presenters and volunteers must wear safety glasses or safety goggles when the demonstration is being performed. Presenters not involved in the demonstration should stay outside of the blast radius.
- If the demonstration fires particles in one direction, it should be aimed away from the audience and other demonstrations.
If a demonstration gives off smoke or any similar micro-particles, then please use the following safety precautions:
- Only perform a demonstration which gives off smoke or similar micro-particles in a well ventilated area
- Notify the contact for the event prior to the event that the demonstration gives off smoke. They may need to move your presentation to a new room, or ask for a different demonstration to replace it.
- Be aware of any smoke alarms in the room, if any, and avoid using the demonstration near one.
- Do not let anyone from the audience to come close to a demonstration that is still giving off smoke.