Pyrokinetika's Safety Test (version 1)
The easiest way to take this test is to copy and paste it onto Microsoft Windows. Please write your answers in bold so I can find them easily. Finished tests may be sent to me (in an attachment) at: sayyida@woh.rr.com .
On T/F questions, if the answer is false, please change it to make it correct. A colon indicates a fill-in-the-blank space.
Part 1-Random Information
Source: Random (I recommend saving this part for last, because you will find much of this information along the way)
1.) What do the following acronyms stand for:
NAFAA
HoP
MSDS
OSHA
2.) What is Pyrokinetika’s safe word? Who can use it? When should it be used? What should a performer do when they hear it?
3.) Of the following list, circle the preferred cloths used to spin in. Put an X through the definite no-no’s: leather, heavy cotton, feathers, wool, synthetic fabrics, dangly bits, high heat cloths, denim, furs.
4.) What type of fire extinguisher should always be on hand during a fire performance? What do the letters stand for?
5.) What is a flashpoint? What does it mean to have a high flashpoint? Low flashpoint? (recommended source: http://www.nafaa.org/mba_fire1.html )
Part 2
Source: NAFAA’s FSO Powerpoint slideshow
http://www.nafaa.org/ppt/index.htm
1.) What is a guard (1 sentence)? And when are they necessary?
2.) What is another name for a safety? What two things should each safety have?
3.) T/F It is okay to spin if you have only had one alcoholic beverage, and are not tipsy.
4.) What is a tethered tool? What is an untethered tool? List some pros and cons to each.
5.) T/F Poi are always a tethered tool.
6.) Some things to check for when buying poi are (read them all, but just list three):
7.) T/F Staff is normally a tethered tool.
8.) Some things to check for when buying a staff are (read them all, but just list two):
9.) T/F Torches are rarely tethered.
10.) Some things to check for when buying a torch are (read them all, but just list two):
11.) List four other common fire tools (ex. Fire fans):
12.) The most dangerous fire skill is:
-I agree not to try this skill until I have talked to Erica or Shannon about safety issues, and my plans. X___________
13.) T/F Except when training for fire eating, all fuels used by Pyrokinetika are liquid natural gasses.
14.) What are the three main names for the type of fuel Pyrokinetika normally uses:
15.) Write two characteristics each of naptha, kerosene, lamp oil, and alcohols (read them all):
Fill in the Blanks:
16.) The most dangerous fire target is the : which should be clear of smoking for : feet.
17.) Before using tools, fire artist often : to get excess fuel off their tools, before lighting them on fire.
18.) One way to deal with non-flame retarded materials in a performance venue is a light :
19.) The least controllable part of a public performance is the :
20.) Medium-large flames on active tools (i.e.poi) require : feet of separation from the audience.
21.) What four things are the major contributors to fire performance accidents?
Part 3
Source: NAFAA’s MSDS links
http://www.nafaa.org/msds.html
1.) Kevlar is degraded by :: so should not be stored in direct ::
2.) T/F Kevlar is biodegradable
3.) Primary route of white gas entry is :
4.) List 4 potential health effects if you ingest white gas.
5.) List 4 potential health effects if you inhale white gas.
6.) T/F If white gas is ingested, induced vomiting is recommended.
7.) T/F If there is a white gas fire, a bucket of water is one of the recommended ways to douse the fire.
8.) T/F After general contact with white gas, washing your hands with soap and water, and/or showering is recommended.
9.) T/F Prolonged, and/or repeated skin contact with white gas may cause dermatitis.
10.) T/F Aspiration of kerosene into the lungs can cause severe chemic pneumonitis, which can be fatal.
11.) List three signs/symptoms of overexposure to kerosene:
12.) T/F Prolonged, and/or repeated skin contact with kerosene may cause dermatitis.
13.) T/F If kerosene is ingested, induced vomiting is recommended.
Part 4
Source: NAFAA Performer Safety Guidelines. (Revision 2.1)
http://www.nafaa.org/nafaa_safety2.1.html
1.) NAFAA artists should act in a : manner. They should be :: and : each time they light up.
2.) Performers should not attempt performance under the influence of any : .
3.) Unlit practice tools should have some : on them to insure others do not accidentally run into the tools during use.
4.) Each performance and lit practice should have at least : ready to meet fire emergency needs, with additional ones as needed.
5.) When needed, the spotter responds to the : needs, the : needs, then the : needs, in that order.
6.) Spotters should be dressed : .
7.) T/F Glue is a good method of attaching wicks to a swinging device.
8.) When at all possible, place the fuel area :
9.) Audience and smoking should be restricted within : feet of the fuel area.
10.) Petrol fuels burnt on open wicks (choose one: always/ sometimes / rarely / never) produce toxic fumes, smoke, or other health hazards that are augmented in an enclosed space.
11.) Whenever petrol fuels are used, the most : fuel is preferred :: over : .
12.) Each performance should be arranged so that the audience is : from the performer and so that the venue is : as well.
Part 5
Source: Home of Poi’s Fire Safety Videos
http://www.homeofpoi.com/articles/firesafetyvideo.php#Backyard
I have watched both “A Backyard Spinner’s Guide to Fire Safety” and “An Interview with Pele.” (If you have slow internet access let me know, and we can work something else out, or you can watch it here)
X___________
1.) Instead of spinning off, HoP recommends:: and :: as methods for removing excess fuel.
2.) Pele’s accident was caused by ::
Part 6
Choose one safety precaution you learned about that pyrokinetika does not currently enforce, or enforce well. Write it here. It will be your job for the next six months (or so) to do your best to get us in the habit of following the safety precaution you chose. You may use whatever method you like to do this.
Examples of safety precautions pyrokinetika (including myself!) could use help with (there are a lot more than just the ones I am listing, though!): always spinning in safe clothes, tying/clipping streamers to poi when they aren’t lit to make them more visible, checking poi before every light up, having a layered communication system between safeties and performers (i.e. more code words such as “help” and “incoming”), have a flashlight on hand when playing in the dark, having a pyrokinetika “safety bag” with all the necessary first aid and such, safeties giving complete attention to performer, etc.,