Health & Safety

Health Insurance

Students are not covered by University medical insurance. In the event an on-campus injury requires medical attention, students will be sent to the Instacare, or Emergency room (by ambulance if necessary). Student will be responsible for any related medical expenses, so please be sure that you have you own health insurance coverage or are covered by a parent’s policy. If you need insurance, you can get information regarding a low cost student policy at the Student Wellness Center or call (435) 797-1660.

Safety Policies and Procedures

1. All students must fill out a Liability Waiver to participate in any department sponsored classes or events.  
2. All students must attend yearly fire training.
3. Any student who works with power tools, hazardous materials, the counterweight system, lighting equipment and/or any other piece of potentially dangerous equipment must be trained by authorized personnel.
4. Students will not use power tools, hazardous materials, rig scenery, hand or focus lighting equipment and/or work with any other piece of potentially dangerous equipment without supervision of authorized faculty or staff.
5. If there is a problem with any equipment or materials, it is expected that the appropriate personnel shall be informed immediately:  Audio equipment—Faculty Sound Designer; Lighting EquipmentFaculty Lighting Designer; Machinery and Power Tools-Technical Director & Shop Manager; Hazardous Paint Materials-Faculty Scenic Designer & Shop Manager.  In all cases, the Production Manager and the Department Safety Liaison shall be informed.
6. All students should be familiar with the department Emergency Plan which can be found on the department website.
7. Emergency packets are located near the dressing rooms and in the SM booth at all venues, in the classroom, scene and costume shops, and department office.
8. Students should contact the department office regarding any accidents or serious illness.