Harassment of actors at haunted houses will result in instant expulsion; acting out breaks character and frustrates them, leading them to break character further and take on roles they would rather not.
Light brushing against other customers is permissible, but avoid touching them as this may startle them and cause them to lose interest in scaring you.
1. They’re wearing rubber gloves
Many haunted houses utilize props like fake blood, fog and dry ice in their display of fear-inducing attractions, which may pose serious hazards if someone accidentally touches these materials without wearing gloves.
If a guest is injured by one of the props, they should inform staff as soon as possible so it can be addressed on-the-spot rather than through reviews or complaints later on. It will make matters much simpler.
Actors at haunted houses are independent contractors and therefore not covered by workers’ compensation, however the owners of a haunted house must provide a reasonably safe work environment for these actors by ensuring they use only safe props, are properly trained in how to interact with guests, are adequately supervised at all times, as well as being aware of their surroundings at all times – so guests should remain on the path set forth by these actors so as not to stay too long in any scene or move too slowly through it all. This means guests must follow actors along this journey! It is therefore vitally important that guests adhere to these policies in order to provide an enjoyable and safe experience for all concerned – for all.
2. They’re wearing masks
Haunted houses may feature chainsaws, clowns and creatures that go bump in the night – but customers can be even scarier! Due to fear or other influences, customers may touch or injure actors on the job and thereby making working at a haunted house even more frightening for workers.
Haunted houses may require different requirements from their employees, but one aspect that remains key is a scary appearance. Employees in blood-stained T-shirts with wild wigs and creepy contact lenses are among some of the most frightening employees you could hire for such roles.
Some haunted houses are “hands off”, allowing only staff to touch people who have already entered. At Factory of Terror in Kalamazoo, however, actors can touch customers freely; even encouraged. Due to this difference in attitude between attractions, background checks for such positions are absolutely crucial in providing accurate information on applicants such as whether or not they are listed on sex offenders registries and have any reportable convictions.
3. They’re acting
Haunted houses are seasonal money makers that rely heavily on volunteers to frighten customers. Unfortunately, due to limited pay and intense work demands associated with haunted house work, many people who work at them don’t stay for an extended period of time.
Therefore, not all employees may be covered by Workers’ Compensation and must pursue legal action if they become injured on the job. In these instances, it is usually wise to report issues immediately with management when they arise; all parties involved can then have sufficient time to take appropriate action.
Cortney Collia, an actor in Kalamazoo Speedway’s haunted house, says that customers may react in fear and accidentally hit the actors, which may cause physical injuries to them and them as well as to Cortney and her fellow actors. To avoid such scenarios, Collia stresses it’s essential for customers to remain calm and treat all actors with dignity and respect.
4. They’re doing other things
Haunted houses may feature chainsaws, clowns and creatures that go bump in the night – but customers are often the most terrifying part for employees working within them. From fear-induced reactions to other influences influencing customers being attacked at haunted house attractions – employees at haunted houses are not immune from attacking customers who visit their establishment.
Collia, who works at a haunted house in Kalamazoo, reports it’s not uncommon for customers to attack employees inside. She notes many are under the influence and may appear normal before entering; once panic sets in and they start shouting loudly however, whatever substance could have entered their system can begin affecting them in harmful ways.
Haunted house employees are instructed in proper touching techniques and have a zero tolerance policy towards inappropriate touching. Furthermore, background checks are conducted before being hired as employees to handle situations that become hostile or inappropriate for haunted house experiences. Although problems are typically handled immediately upon being noticed before they escalate further, sometimes haunted house staff must use forceful removal procedures or physically remove a guest from an attraction in order to maintain safety standards for everyone’s enjoyment of the haunted house experience.
