Dress Code
DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE JOB
Understand the type of job you are dispatched to. If you are unsure, ask the Dispatcher if there are any clothing requirements.
- Garments must be free from holes, pre-existing tears, extensive staining, and should fit properly.
- Clothing must not carry obscene and/or suggestive language, offensive images, political statements, or illegal drug references.
- Clothing must cover the body in the manner intended. Pants must always be at the waistline. Bare midriffs or exposed undergarments are unacceptable at any time.
- Tank tops or “muscle shirts” may ONLY be worn by up riggers while working high above the ground; beam, grid, equipment lifts, etc.
- Shoes must cover the entire foot and be of a solid sole construction.
- The use of perfume or cologne should be limited.
- Jewelry should not be a safety hazard. If your jewelry is inappropriate for the work environment you may be asked to remove it for the duration of the call.
- Clothing with the IATSE logo is encouraged.
STANDARD WORK CLOTHES
- T-shirts or casual work shirts
- Pants or walking length shorts, (11’’ inseam)
- Sweat pants are not acceptable
- Appropriate shoes (Steel toed shoes or boots may be required on some job sites)
NEAT WORK CLOTHES
- Any collared, polo or Henley type shirts (no t-shirts)
- Khakis or casual slacks
- No shorts
- Appropriate shoes
SHOW BLACKS
- Clothing MUST be completely black, including socks, shoes and accessories.
- Clothing type is the same as Standard Work Clothes
- Refrain from wearing large screened logos on T-shirts
- Shorts are NOT acceptable, unless permission has been given. (It’s always a good practice to carry show blacks. You could be placed on a show call on a moment’s notice.)
DRESS CLOTHES
- All attire should be appropriate for a traditional business atmosphere, but still enable you to work. (In some instances, these clothes may need to be black)
- Conservative style suit jacket or blazer
- Dress shirt or blouse
- Dress pants or slacks
- Practical dress shoes
- For women, no dresses or skirts
- For men, neck ties are encouraged
AV CLOTHES
- Neat black long pants (khakis or casual pants, such as Carhartt, Dickies, or any type of dungaree or denim material. They must be black)
- Black collared shirt
- Black shoes and socks
- No hats
You may be requested to wear clothing or safety equipment provided by the employer.
Should you fail to meet these requirements you may be dismissed from the call.