WorkSafeBC requires that all employers must ensure that a young or new worker is given health and safety orientation and training specific to his/her workplace before the young or new worker begins work. To help employers in the film and performing arts industry come into compliance with these WorkSafe BC regulations (sect, 3.22-3.25), Actsafe’s fillable […]
WorkSafeBC requires employers to provide all young and new workers with an orientation at each worksite. In Motion Picture and Performing Arts, locations change frequently, so Actsafe has produced a set of three videos to help supervisors, workers and employers better understand the content and requirements of such orientations.
This bulletin addresses special safety considerations regarding the employment of infant actors in motion picture and television production. Infant Actors Motion Picture Bulletin PDF
The utmost emphasis must be placed on the need to provide a safe and healthy working environment for Children employed in the Film, Television and Commercial Industry. No Child shall be required to work in a situation which places the Child in danger to life or limb, is unsafe or unhealthy, or if the Child […]
Effective July 1 2012, there were new regulations in effect governing the employment of children in the live entertainment industry. The legislation covers performance and rehearsal in theatre, dance, music, opera and circus in British Columbia. This legislation, Division 3, Employment Standards Regulation, B.C. Reg. 396/95, applies to performing arts organizations that employ non-union children […]
In the September 2016 issue: Actsafe Is Going On The Road! Joint Health & Safety Committee Evaluation Tool New and Young Worker Orientation and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the August 2018 issue: Artificial smoke & fog bulletin update Watch Your Back! Our new vehicle safety campaign Event Safety Conference update Carbon Literacy course dates and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here.
In the June 2015 issue: A NEW Actsafe Spotlight on Elia Kirby fo rom the Great Northern Way Scene Shop. Hellos, and goodbyes. Workers Compensation Act Changes. and much more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
Vehicles are the second highest source of injury in the motion picture industry over a five-year period (2013 – 2017)*. Actsafe’s Injury Prevention Week 2018 ‘Back Here, Safety Matters’ will focus on the prevention of injuries caused by material handling around trucks. One phase of this campaign will cover signalling and flagging and we’ve found […]
In the July 2017 issue: Recommendations for managing fatigue, WorkSafeBC #listentoyourgut young worker campaign, Office closure notification, and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the March 2017 issue: New JHSC regulation additions and mandatory training Inaugural Actsafe Event Safety Conference success Emergency preparedness competition time Upcoming Events New Performing Arts Safety Awareness Workshop and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the May 2017 issue: NAOSH Week information, WorkSafeBC OHS regulation updates, New Publications. and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the March 2016 issue: NEW! Wheel Chock Info Sheet Actsafe is Moving Circle of Safety. and much more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the December 2015 issue: NEW! UAS Safety Bulletin! Who should I call? Hazard Alert! – Trucks with no designated “Park” position. and much more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the March 2015 issue: The NEW “What is Actsafe” video Actsafe’s First Aid Assessment Tool Farewell Marty! Ladder Safety On the Move Actsafe is Hiring! and much more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the October 2016 issue: IATSE Local 891 and Actsafe Collaboration Announcement Looking For New Recruits? Check Out Our Student Availability Resource Production Packages and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the July 2016 issue: Equipment & Material Handling Injury Reduction Initiative WorkSafeBC’s new website! Tips & Tricks For Fighting Fatigue and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the April 2015 issue: A “Best of” Actsafe Spotlight on Hans Dayal, Locations Manager Actsafe’s New Respirator Fit Testing Procedures Day of Mourning Bootie Call and much more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the November 2017 issue: Early bird tickets on sale for our Event Safety Conference 2018, New STAR System announcement, Actsafe Aspiring Film Maker Award 2018 Application Smoke and Fog Research Project and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here.
Services include creating risk assessments of location shoots & related compliance consultation, contractor safety program development & implementation, liaison representative for any regulatory authorities i.e. WorkSafeBC, on-site OH&S Training for all workers and more.
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