Ensuring health and safety on a stage involves identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing controls, providing training, and maintaining a safe environment for performers, crew, and audience. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification:

• Identify potential hazards: This includes things like tripping hazards, unstable equipment, poor lighting, hazardous materials (e.g., pyrotechnics, smoke machines), and work at height. 
• Assess the risks: Determine the likelihood and severity of harm from each hazard. 
• Implement controls: Prioritize eliminating hazards, then use engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally, personal protective equipment (PPE). 

2. Key Areas of Focus:

• Work at Height:
  Use the safest possible methods, such as avoiding work at height or using appropriate equipment and training. 
• Manual Handling:
  Be mindful of heavy or awkward loads, and use appropriate techniques and equipment. 
• Electrical Safety:
  Ensure proper wiring, equipment maintenance, and safe use of electrical equipment. 
• Fire Safety:
  Implement fire prevention measures, ensure clear escape routes, and conduct regular fire drills. 
• Special Effects:
  Carefully manage the use of pyrotechnics, smoke machines, and other special effects, ensuring adequate training and safety protocols. 
• Performance Areas:
  Ensure clear pathways, avoid placing furniture near the edge of the stage, and ensure performers are aware of potential hazards. 
• Audience Safety:
  Ensure clear sightlines, comfortable seating, and safe egress routes. 

3. Training and Procedures:

• Provide adequate training: Ensure all staff and performers are trained on relevant health and safety procedures. 
• Develop and implement procedures: Create clear procedures for working on stage, including emergency procedures. 
• Document and review: Regularly review and update risk assessments and safety procedures.