Actsafe provides safety and health consulting assistance to the motion picture, television, live event and performing arts industries. Our team are available to help guide productions through health and safety issues and deliver Actsafe’s resources to the industry.
Now it’s easier than ever to assess your first aid needs and help ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC’s first aid requirements. Six simple questions provide you with a complete list of equipment and personnel required on your production in an easily shareable and printable document. First-aid assessment tool.
Links to various websites offering useful information and resources for assisting with common Worker’s Compensation & Claims related issues: • Employers’ Advisers Office (BC Ministry of Labour) • How to make an Activity Related Soft Tissue Disorder (RSI) Claim • Regulations On-line (WorkSafeBC of British Columbia) • Workers’ Advisers Office (BC Ministry of Labour) • WCB […]
Reporting a hazard? Looking for information? Who should you call? Finding out who to talk to about health and safety in the motion picture and performing arts industries in B.C. can get complicated. That’s why we’ve come up with this infographic to explain who to call, and when. Who Should I Talk To Poster PDF
Services include suspended & ground based truss design, full interior/exterior structural set design for movies & TV, custom elements for dynamic/stunt work, suspended sets & green bed systems and more.
As part of a Contract Services Administration Trust Fund (CSATF) Injury and Illness Prevention Program every employee has the right to report unsafe conditions or unsafe practices to their employer without fear of reprisal. Follow this link for a list of Safety Hotlines for studios participating in the program.
Use this search tool to help find green services and products for your film or television production here in BC. This resource can also be found on the Green Production Guide.
This page is a curated list of resources to help you with incident investigations, reporting and returning to work. Employers are responsible for investigating certain incidents or near misses that take place in the workplace and submitting an investigation report to WorkSafeBC. These investigations help employers and WorkSafeBC determine why an incident happened and what […]
Wonder what Actsafe is? Have a look at our short video to see all of the services and resources that Actsafe has to offer.
The Calltime Mental Health campaign has been developed to support BC motion picture workers and their families, reduce the stigma related to mental health and substance use concerns, and to ensure that BC motion picture workers are aware of the services and benefits available to them through their Union Health Benefit Plans and broader resources […]
The Call Time Mental Health campaign has been developed to support BC motion picture workers and their families, reduce the stigma related to mental health and substance use concerns, and to ensure that BC motion picture workers are aware of the services and benefits available to them through their Union Health Benefit Plans and broader […]
In the April 2019 issue: Actsafe Event Safety Conference Round-Up. Respectful Workplaces in the Arts. Upcoming April Courses. Upcoming Events. Also, in this month’s edition, Don Parman, our Manager of Programs and Services for the Performing Arts Industries, is on the Road – find out where! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here.
If you need to create an OHS program, or would like a copy of this manual, please contact the Manager of Motion Picture Programs and Services, Anand Kanna anandkanna@actsafe.ca
There are a number of ways to contact the Actsafe team; Instant message with one of the Actsafe Team here Drop us an email at info@actsafe.ca Give us a ring on 604 733 4682 Speak to a Manager for your industry’s programs and services: Motion Picture: Anand Kanna, anandkanna@actsafe.ca or call 604 733 4682 Ext. 120. Performing Arts: Don […]
Geoff Teoli has accepted an exciting new position with the City of Vancouver so, unfortunately, this means that his last day with Actsafe will be October 5th, 2018. Over the past five years Geoff has led Actsafe through significant innovation and growth, enhancing our organization’s delivery of services and support to the motion picture, television, performing […]
Services include incident investigation, safety program and safe work procedure development, exposure assessment and monitoring, indoor air quality measuring, Exposure Control Plan (ECP) development and more.
Respectful Workplaces in the Arts is a national campaign to build a sector-wide culture of fairness, dignity and respect. Their aim is to encourage those within the industry to work together to shape safe and healthy work environments, free from all forms of harassment. You can find their website here respectfulartsworkplaces.ca Quick Reference Guides are available on the […]
Nancy Harwood, Chair of the Board of Directors of Actsafe Safety Association, is pleased to announce that Manu (Manobhiram) Nellutla has been selected as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective March 11th, 2019. “On behalf of the Board of Directors of Actsafe, I wish to welcome Manu to his new role and say how much we […]
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