Addresses hazards, unique health and safety problems, and particular regulations that threaten anyone working in the entertainment industries today. The author exposes the hazards of theatrical paints, theatrical makeup, pigments, dyes, plastics, solvents, woodworking, welding, asbestos, fog, and offers practical solutions to these dangers.

It outlines: precautions to take against hazardous materials; recommendations for proper protective equipment; steps to comply with existing health and safety laws; safety checklists for shops and classrooms; strategies for accommodating workers with disabilities; and agencies and organizations to contact for help.