This course promotes safe working conditions and standards for health and well-being, which allow workers across all crafts to contribute their skills and expertise to the entertainment and exhibition industries with pride and without harm to their own health and safety. It is designed with information and tools to help workers recognize potential hazards and access tools and resources to minimize risks to workers’ health and safety.

Electrical Safety covers basic electrical safety. Topics include, but are not limited to, recognition and mitigation of electrical hazards, cable protection, electrical safety devices, distribution equipment, and grounding. Hand and Power Tools explains the inspection, care, and maintenance of equipment, as well as electrical hazards and important operational safety precautions for this equipment. Rigging Safety provides an overview of terminology and safe practices as they pertain to the methodology and materials used for rigging in the entertainment industry.

DATE: August 6, 2017

LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM

INSTRUCTORS: Jim TwoCrow and Tobi Ives

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Supported Course Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 480 for more information.