ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses some of the local rules and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. OSHA requires employers to determine which regulations are applicable to their particular workplaces and to train and protect their workers. The construction of the scenic studio can dictate actual painting technique. A scenic studio based on the eastern style, churning out backdrops, needs much less floor space. The naming of continental style came from English scenic artists who referred to the technique in use on the European continent, where space for painting was much greater. Scenic artists must be aware of light intensity and color temperature in the studio and the effects these two qualities of light have on color. A source of compressed air is very useful for scenic artists, and ideally it should be available in several locations throughout the paint shop as well as in the mixing area.
