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Get Ready to Vote!

August 14th, 2020

Are You Registered Yet? Do It Now! Are you registered to vote? If not, it's time to GET READY TO VOTE! To begin, just follow this link to check to see if you are registered to vote and to get registered to vote! Note...

Suicide Prevention and Emotional Wellness Workshop

July 22nd, 2020

Posted in: Health Benefits,Member Services

Until our industry returns to work we need to be aware of the importance of caring for our emotional wellness. This Friday, July 24th, representatives of the Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative will conduct a webinar designed to provide...

Members Build Emergency Covid-19 Hospitals

June 3rd, 2020

Posted in: Community

A group of members from IATSE Local 479 were part of a team hired to build two emergency hospitals to help Georgians in the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people living in Georgia’s rural counties lack access to comprehensive...

A Statement from President Brown Regarding Recent Events

June 3rd, 2020

Posted in: Breaking News,President's Report

Sisters and Brothers of Local 479, After several conversations with members and a meeting yesterday with fellow Presidents of IATSE locals throughout the United States and Canada, I feel compelled now more than ever to communicate our position on the...

EP Cease Filing for Members

May 20th, 2020

Posted in: Breaking News,Financial News

Today we confirmed with the GDOL that they have released a new program called the "Claims Conversion Program" which allows employers that have been filing weekly UI claims on behalf of employees to convert those claims over to an individual...

Member Spotlight: Glenn Peison and Kazz Walding Helping Fellow Members Navigate GDOL Unemployment Claims Process

May 7th, 2020

Posted in: Community,Membership

Several weeks ago Local 479 member Glenn Peison set up a Facebook group called Atlanta Art Department: Covid-19. His original intention for the group was to serve as a resource for people to share and discuss the latest health and safety information...

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	October 2020
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				1 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH October 1, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	2	3
4	5	6 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw October 6, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	7 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta October 7, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	8 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH October 8, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	9	10
11	12	13 OSHA 10 General Ente… OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Day 1 October 13, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Day 1 October 13th 09:00 – 09:30 Introduction and make sure that everyone is logged in and audio and video functions are working properly and Driver License verification. 09:30 – 11:15 Introduction to OSHA (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 11:15 – 11:30 Test and Group Discussion 11:33 – 11:40 Break 11:40 – 12:40 Personal Protective Equipment (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 12:40 – 1:00 Test and Group Discussion 1:00 – 1:30 Material Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal (Kevin Amick, Instructor) End of Day 1 Please register for OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2777551499742173953 The OSHA 10 training covers general industry safety and health principles and OSHA policies, procedures, and standards. Modules are customized for the entertainment and exhibition industries and include: Introduction to OSHA; Personal Protective Equipment; Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal; Mobile Elevating Work Platforms; Walking and Working Surfaces; Hazard Communication; Electrical Safety for the Entertainment Industry; Ergonomics; Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Protection; Fall Protection; Hand and Portable Powered Tool Safety. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Brought to you by GoToTraining® Online Training Made Easy™ LogMeIn, Inc. \| 7414 Hollister Avenue \| Goleta, CA 93117 Select All See more details FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw October 13, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details • •	14 OSHA 10 General Ente… OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Day 2 October 14, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Day 2 October 14th 09:00 – 09:30 Material Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 09:30 – 09:45 Test and Group Discussion 09:45 – 10:30 Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 10:30 – 10:45 Test and Group Discussion 10:45 – 10:55 Break 10:55 – 12:00 Walking/ Working Surfaces (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 12:00 – 12:15 Test and Group Discussion 12:15 – 1:00 Ergonomics (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 1:00 – 1:20 Test and Group Discussion End of Day 2 See more details MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta October 14, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details • •	15 OSHA 10 General Ente… OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Day 3 October 15, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Day 3 October 15th 09:00 – 10:45 HazComm/GHS (Kevin Amick, Instructor) Part One: Hazcom Basic Principals & Training Part One: Test and Group Discussion Part Two: Hazardous Chemicals, Signal Words, Pictograms, Statements Part Two: Test and Group Discussion Part Three: Understanding Hazardous Chemical Labels Part three: Test and Group Discussion Part Four: Understanding Safety Data Sheets Part Four: Test and Group Discussion 10:45 – 10:55 Break 10:55 – 12:00 Electrical Safety for the Entertainment Industry (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 12:00 – 12:15 Test and Group Discussion 12:15 – 1:00 Hand and Power Tool Safety (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 1:00 – 1:20 Test and Group Discussion End of Day 3 See more details FORKLIFT TRAINING @ … FORKLIFT TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH October 15, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details • •	16 OSHA 10 General Ente… OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Day 4 October 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Day 4 October 16th 09:00 – 10:00 Fall Protection (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 10:00 – 10:15 Test and Group Discussion 10:15 – 11:15 Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Protection (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 11:15 – 11:30 Test and Group Discussion 11:30 – 12:00 Final Group Discussion and Course Evaluation (Kevin Amick, Instructor) End of Day 4 See more details •	17 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta October 17, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •
18 E-Board Meeting E-Board Meeting October 18, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm G3 - Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA 30337, USA See more details General Membership M… General Membership Meeting October 18, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm G3 - Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA 30337, USA See more details • •	19	20 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw October 20, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	21 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta October 21, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	22 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH October 22, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	23	24 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta October 24, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •
25 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training October 25, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation on Sunday, October 25, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2120420678794482433 New Member Orientation is mandatory for all new members. We will discuss, Benefits, Safety, Union Governance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Working in the Industry. We will also cover the basics of Workers Comp and Local Education and Training. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Brought to you by GoToTraining® Online Training Made Easy™ LogMeIn, Inc. \| 7414 Hollister Avenue \| Goleta, CA 93117 See more details •	26 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training October 26, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation on Monday, October 26, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1801560107716197121 New Member Orientation is mandatory for all new members. We will discuss, Benefits, Safety, Union Governance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Working in the Industry. We will also cover the basics of Workers Comp and Local Education and Training. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Brought to you by GoToTraining® Online Training Made Easy™ LogMeIn, Inc. \| 7414 Hollister Avenue \| Goleta, CA 93117 See more details •	27 OSHA 10 General Ente… OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Day 1 October 27, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Day 1 October 27th 09:00 – 09:30 Introduction and make sure that everyone is logged in and audio and video functions are working properly and Driver License verification. 09:30 – 11:15 Introduction to OSHA (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 11:15 – 11:30 Test and Group Discussion 11:33 – 11:40 Break 11:40 – 12:40 Personal Protective Equipment (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 12:40 – 1:00 Test and Group Discussion 1:00 – 1:30 Material Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal (Kevin Amick, Instructor) End of Day 1 Please register for OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2979374555601921025 The OSHA 10 training covers general industry safety and health principles and OSHA policies, procedures, and standards. Modules are customized for the entertainment and exhibition industries and include: Introduction to OSHA; Personal Protective Equipment; Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal; Mobile Elevating Work Platforms; Walking and Working Surfaces; Hazard Communication; Electrical Safety for the Entertainment Industry; Ergonomics; Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Protection; Fall Protection; Hand and Portable Powered Tool Safety. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. See more details FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw October 27, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details • •	28 OSHA 10 General Ente… OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Day 2 October 28, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Day 2 October 28th 09:00 – 09:30 Material Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 09:30 – 09:45 Test and Group Discussion 09:45 – 10:30 Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 10:30 – 10:45 Test and Group Discussion 10:45 – 10:55 Break 10:55 – 12:00 Walking/ Working Surfaces (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 12:00 – 12:15 Test and Group Discussion 12:15 – 1:00 Ergonomics (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 1:00 – 1:20 Test and Group Discussion End of Day 2 See more details FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta October 28, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Forklifts. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details • •	29 OSHA 10 General Ente… OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Day 3 October 29, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Day 3 October 29th 09:00 – 10:45 HazComm/GHS (Kevin Amick, Instructor) Part One: Hazcom Basic Principals & Training Part One: Test and Group Discussion Part Two: Hazardous Chemicals, Signal Words, Pictograms, Statements Part Two: Test and Group Discussion Part Three: Understanding Hazardous Chemical Labels Part three: Test and Group Discussion Part Four: Understanding Safety Data Sheets Part Four: Test and Group Discussion 10:45 – 10:55 Break 10:55 – 12:00 Electrical Safety for the Entertainment Industry (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 12:00 – 12:15 Test and Group Discussion 12:15 – 1:00 Hand and Power Tool Safety (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 1:00 – 1:20 Test and Group Discussion End of Day 3 See more details MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH October 29, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details • •	30 OSHA 10 General Ente… OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Day 4 October 30, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Day 4 October 30th 09:00 – 10:00 Fall Protection (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 10:00 – 10:15 Test and Group Discussion 10:15 – 11:15 Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Protection (Kevin Amick, Instructor) 11:15 – 11:30 Test and Group Discussion 11:30 – 12:00 Final Group Discussion and Course Evaluation (Kevin Amick, Instructor) End of Day 4 See more details •	31

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