Training

Following are a number of training resources and templates, including information on WHMIS training.

Canada's Laws - Firearms and Bladed Weapons (PDF file)
This document highlights the Canadian laws that theatres should know about relating to: the storage and transporting of firearms, buying ammunition, the use of replicas (including air guns, blank-firing devices) and antique firearms, and the definition by government of "prohibited weapons" and "prohibited devices."

Suggested Vehicle Policy (PDF file)
This document provides suggested wording you may find helpful when establishing a company vehicle policy. These suggestions incorporate vehicles owned by the theatre, and personal vehicles authorized for company use.

Vehicle Pre-Start Inspection Record (PDF file)
This chart can be used when inspecting a vehicle for theatre use each day.

Training: Technical Tools (PDF file)
This resource suggests wording you may find helpful when establishing a system for training your workers, contract workers, and volunteers on tool-use. There is also a suggested template that can be used as a record of training, with two categories of ‘tool types’ and some typical examples of each.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (PDF file)
PPE is a term that refers to clothing and equipment (for example, safety boots, hard hats, goggles, etc.) that protects people while working. This chart helps you understand which PPE are suitable to technical/design jobs in theatre.

Using Pyrotechnics On Stage (PDF file)
This information sheet outlines pyrotechnic legislation in Canada, and where training/licenses can be obtained. There is also information about open flame on stage.

Basic Sound System Assembly Guide (Word file)
A simple guide for teachers outlining how to assemble a sound system in their school or classroom.

Safety On Stage (Word file)
A guide for high school teachers about hanging lighting fixtures and replacing bulbs.

School Stage Equipment List (Word file)
A simple inventory of high school stage equipment.

WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System is usually referred to as WHMIS (pronounced whim-iss). This Canada-wide system, developed in consultation with management and labour and implemented through coordinated Federal, Provincial and Territorial legislation, applies to every Canadian workplace.

WHMIS: What Employers Need To Know (PDF file)
This information sheet explains the legal requirements of WHMIS, explores the duties of Employers, Superviors and Workers under

WHMIS Workplace Training Participants Manual (PDF file)
This 15-page training guide is a suppliment to WHMIS training provided to theatre workers. A copy of this document should be placed in the worker's employment file.

WHMIS Test (Version 1) (PDF file)
This test can be administered to those who have learned about WHMIS through the WHMIS Workplace Training Participants Manual.

WHMIS Test (Version 2) (PDF file)
This test can be administered to those who have learned about WHMIS through the WHMIS Workplace Training Participants Manual.

To Act In Safety is a project of Theatre Ontario and funded by
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture