FAQ Friday: Course Reimbursement
Is your local union looking to bolster your workers' safety and craft skills? Course Reimbursement could be the solution you've been seeking. This blog provides an in-depth look at this program, addressing your most frequently asked questions.
FAQ Friday: OSHA Online Course Reimbursement
Online OSHA training can be a convenient alternative when in-classroom sessions aren't available. In this blog, we answer your frequently asked questions about OSHA Online Course Reimbursement, providing you with the information you need to make an informed decision.
Quarterly Course Reimbursement Deadlines Eliminated
We are thrilled to announce that quarterly Course Reimbursement application deadlines have been eliminated. Local unions can now apply for Course Reimbursement any time throughout the year, on a rolling basis.
Borrow Our OSHA Trainer Program Expansion: Construction
We are excited to announce the expansion of our Borrow Our OSHA Trainer program to include OSHA 10-hour Construction with Focus on the Entertainment Industry training. This program provides local unions access to OSHA Authorized Trainers who can present in-person and distance learning courses at no cost to locals.
Forklift & MEWP Certification Reimbursement Now Available
Reimbursement is now available for Forklift Operator and MEWP Operator certifications!
Develop a Local OSHA Trainer Program Expansion
We’re pleased to announce we’re expanding our Develop a Local OSHA Trainer program to include reimbursement for OSHA Construction Trainers!
A Primer on Organizing Local Safety Training
This primer outlines a few of the programs we developed to help your local union’s training efforts every step of the way — from providing an OSHA Outreach Trainer to developing industry-specific safety curriculum to supporting safety training through funding.
Using the Course Reimbursement Program
Our new video walks you through applying for Course Reimbursement. See how simple it is!
IATSE TTF Safety First! Is Now an ETCP Recognized Electrical & Rigging Training Program
We’re excited to announce IATSE TTF Safety First! is now an ETCP Recognized Training Program! As an ETCP Recognized Electrical and Rigging Program, select Safety First! courses you complete on or after August 18, 2021 will provide you with continuing education credits you can use when you recertify.
Safe + Sound Week: August 9-15, 2021
During Safe + Sound Week, we ask you to commit to taking at least one safety training because workplace safety starts with you.
Mental Health First Aid Certification Reimbursement Now Available
Reimbursement for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certifications is now available for trainings completed through Behind the Scenes in the U.S. or Actors Fund Canada in Canada.
How to Use the Course Reimbursement Program
The IATSE Training Trust Fund can help defray the costs of your local’s craft skills and safety trainings. Learn how here!
Free Online Courses from the TTF
We are focusing on expanding our online and distance learning options to make sure training needs are still met and in the safest possible way. Here are some updates on our online training opportunities.
Safe + Sound Week: August 10-16, 2020
From August 10-16, Safe + Sound Week recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe.
How Local 8 is Handling Training Challenges During Coronavirus
Back in March, IATSE Local 8 decided to move their spring and summer in-person classes online due to COVID-19 safer at home restrictions around gatherings. Under the direction of Michael Barnes and with the collective effort of the Local 8 Education Committee, they have developed an extraordinary web-based training community.
Five Join Growing Roster of Local OSHA Outreach Trainers
Five new trainers join a growing roster of 50 OSHA Trainers in 41 local unions actively teaching OSHA 10/GES classes throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Distance Learning Pilot Program for Course Reimbursement
We’re working on a pilot that will allow for courses approved for support through the Course Reimbursement program to be offered via a distance learning platform.
New Local Reimbursement for OSHA 503 Refresher Course
Locals who are actively teaching the IATSE TTF OSHA 10/General Entertainment Safety curriculum are now eligible to apply for reimbursement to send their Local OSHA Trainer to the OSHA 503 refresher course.
Get ETCP Renewal Credits When You Take an OSHA 10/GES Class Through the TTF
ESTA now counts the OSHA 10/General Entertainment Safety courses presented by the IATSE TTF towards education renewal credits.
All IATSE Locals Are Now Eligible for OSHA 10/GES Course Reimbursement
Local unions who teach classes using the IATSE TTF OSHA 10/General Entertainment Safety Curriculum © are now eligible for Course Reimbursement funds.