Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
In our ongoing efforts to mirror industry practices and to emphasize safety on set, we have created a Production Safety Training Program. As students, you are both required and expected to embrace “safety first” as the on-set mantra.
What is the Production Safety Training Program?
The program consists of four training sessions that address key safety issues. One is mandatory for all SFTV students working on sets, two are strongly recommended for all SFTV students working on sets and mandatory for all students working in Camera, Grip and Electric, and sound on set, and one is optional. Refer to the table below to learn which sessions you’re required to complete.
For each session, you’ll either attend a live presentation or watch online via Brightspace. Each session is followed by a quiz. Once you pass the quiz, you’ll earn a badge for that session. Your earned badges are visible in your Brightspace account.
How does the Production Safety Training Program affect my work at LMU SFTV?
Your projects will not be approved by the Production Administration office until you’ve earned the required badges. The Production Administration office will confirm your badge status during your project approval meeting. If any badges are missing, you’ll need to earn them in order to get your project approved.
You only need to take each mandatory quiz and receive each mandatory badge once during your time at SFTV unless otherwise noted. Most trainings can be taken over the summer unless you are a first year and just beginning at Loyola Marymount University, in which case trainings will be available starting at the time of your orientation. We encourage everyone interested in being on set to take the quizzes and trainings as soon as possible so that they may be on set immediately.
THE FALL 2026 SAFETY WORKSHOP LEO LINK IS LIVE!
Please join us Friday, September 11th and Friday, September 18th, from 10am-2pm in COMM ARTS 125 – Film Stage 1. RSVP on LEO!
1st Year SFTV students interested in working on set must complete Safety Workshops in person or via Brightspace. We highly recommend attending in person as they’re run by SFTV Alum Tom Peña c/o ’10 and Josh Bell, who are both proud members of IASTE Local 728 and Local 80, respectively. Additionally, this in-person workshop will allow you to earn both the Light and Grip Safety Badge and the Truck Loading Badge.
This In-Person Safety Workshop is a hands-on event teaching you the best practices of working with electricity, professional lighting gear, grip gear, and rigging. There will be lessons on:
- How to set up stands and mount lights.
- Basic knot tying and rigging.
- How to properly run power from a generator.
- How to properly and efficiently pack a cart and load a grip truck.
- How to stay safe and keep others safe.
Again, by attending this workshop, you will receive both a Lighting and Grip Safety badge and a Truck Loading badge. These badges are recommended for all SFTV Production students and mandatory for all students working in Camera, Grip and Electric, and Sound on set.
Safety Workshops will be held on Friday, September 11th and Friday, September 18th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in COMM ARTS 125 – Film Stage 1
RSVP here on LEO!
To take a SFTV Production Safety Training quiz, click a link below, log into Brightspace and Click QUIZZES at the top of the page.
| General Production Safety (Mandatory) | Lighting and Grip Safety (Recommended) | Truck Loading Safety (Recommended) | Assistant Director Certification (Optional) |
| All SFTV students working on set are required to have this badge | This badge is strongly recommended for all SFTV students. It is mandatory for all students working in Camera, Grip and Electric, and Sound on set | This badge is strongly recommended for all SFTV students. It is mandatory for all students working in Camera, Grip and Electric, and Sound on set | Assistant directors only (both students and non-students) |
| Where: Brightspace | Where: Brightspace | Where: Brightspace | Students: Brightspace Non-students: A link will be sent, as well as the quiz via email |
Location Manager Training
SFTV Location Managers have specific responsibilities for keeping productions safe and compliant. For more information visit Location Managers.