479 NEWS
The Growing Importance of Safety Training
Training requirements for new applicants are important for all members
In February of 2019, two safety training classes, provided online through the IATSE Training Trust, were added as mandatory requirements of the application process for new members of Local 479. These classes have only recently been made available to IATSE members working under the Area Standards Agreement (ASA). Now that our members have the ability to take them, we decided that the best way to ensure that newest members got off on the right foot and had a basic understanding of set safety was to require their completion.
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IATSE Launches Safety Hotline Program
In mid-June the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees launched its safety hotline program for members to report hazards on the job. The nature of IATSE members’ entertainment-industry jobs means working for many different employers. As the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) puts the responsibility of reporting hazards on the employers, the IATSE Safety Hotline is meant as a safety net for when the (more…)