Motion Picture Safety 101 – General Safety Awareness

This general safety awareness workshop is designed specifically for the motion picture and television industry and will be mandatory for all individuals working in the industry by 2024. This course is a fun and interactive way to learn about the different safety hazards that exist within the industry. Whether you are refreshing your knowledge, or just starting out in the industry, this course is great for veterans and beginners alike.

This course is a requirement to become a Permittee Logbook Holder with:
The Director’s Guild of Canada (DGC)

This course is a requirement to become a permittee and/or apply for membership with:

• The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 669 (IATSE 669)
• The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 891 (IATSE 891)
• Teamsters Local 155

FAQs ABOUT THIS COURSE

1. 1. Does this course cover WHMIS?
      No, Motion Picture Safety 101 – General Safety Awarness is a separate course from our WHMIS 2015 course.
   2. I completed my safety awareness course prior to 2019, is that still valid?
      No. Motion Picture Safety awareness taken prior to 2019 was an in-person course. This new online version must be taken by all industry workers by 2024.
   3. Do I have to complete this course in one sitting?
      This course does not need to be completed in one sitting. Register and complete the course at your own pace.
   4. I have registered for the course, but I don’t know where it is.
      Once you have logged into your profile and registered for the course in the STORE tab, it will appear in the HOME tab under the “Assigned” section.
   5. There is a glitch in the propane heater section.
      Please pay close attention to this section, the question has two parts.