Actsafe is a leader in promoting workplace health and safety in BC’s performing arts and motion picture industries.

Reactive chemical exposure

Many people in the film industry use hazardous chemicals that release isocyanates. Here’s a short video from WorkSafeBC that highlights hazards that can severely irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system.Preview

May 2012 Newsletter now online

CONTENTS

  • When you’re behind the wheel, driving is your only job
  • Paperwork now a lot easier with new online forms
  • Air Quality report gets international attention
  • View from the Third Floor: an observer’s perspective of a film set
  • Mobile Reg app updated
  • Actsafe courses
  • Communications survey winner
  • Staff changes at Actsafe
  • Share Actsafe resources

Day of Mourning Ceremony

April 27, 2012

Vancouver — Actsafe staff joined hundreds of people today to commemorate the Day of Mourning at Canada Place.  Speakers, including a young man who had an accident in a sawmill, and a single mother who lost her only son, reminded those in attendance that the price for preventable workplace accidents is too high.

Workplace accidents and illnesses claimed the lives of 142 workers in 2011.

The Day of Mourning falls on a Saturday this year, so many communities are having events today through Sunday.

Download the list of ceremonies taking place around the province.

Download the story of Michael Lovett, who lost his leg to an industrial accident when he was just 18.

Supervisors in Performing Arts: Safety is No. 1

Space available in May 7 PM course

  • What do you need to know to protect your crew?
  • Who is a supervisor and why does it matter?
  • Have you moved from production or admin into managing and supervising?
  • Do you know what your legal responsibilities are with regard to health and safety?

In just THREE hours Actsafe can get you up-to-speed on quickly. Our course explains what the law is and how it can come back and bite you if you don’t understand your responsibilities!

Here’s what some of your colleagues said about the course:

“Fantastic reminders of the overall common sense safety briefings with crew, contractors…”

“The course helped overall as I had no previous supervisor training; now I know what I did not know!…”

“Excellent!”

Space is available in our Performing Arts Supervisor Safety course, Monday May 7 from 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $25

Participants will receive swag and snacks.

We are now located in downtown Vancouver with easy access to public transit and convenient parking in the Vancouver Public Library.

Call Actsafe to book your seat: 604-733-4682