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 […]
WHO SHOULD I TALK TO? When you need information to help prevent injuries… Actsafe is an education, training, and information resource for you to use to plan your productions in a safe manner. Where can I learn about propane safety? How do you handle Bullying and Harassment in the workplace? Need to know about working […]
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 […]
Board Treasurer Position About Us: Actsafe Safety Association Board is seeking a leader with experience and expertise in accounting and finance to join the Board of Directors as Treasurer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who would like to share their knowledge and participate in the continued growth of the organization, gaining interesting […]
Positions Available: Safety Advisor Job Description for Safety Advisor About Us Actsafe supports the Entertainment industry in British Columbia by providing occupational health & safety advisory services, resources, training and support as needed to help employers, workers and supervisors achieve a healthy and safe workplace. Actsafe was established in 1998 and we serve […]
Employers have an obligation to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia. This means that workers have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. They have the right to be properly trained, and the right to refuse unsafe work. But it’s more than a legal obligation. […]
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.
This bulletin gives an overview of EPS foam and its uses, explains the pentane gas hazard, and discusses steps you can take as an employer to reduce the risk of fires and explosions.
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
Actsafe’s August Updates July was another great month for Actsafe with a lot of exciting things happening to update you on, including; Upcoming Courses and Dates Actsafe’s Injury Prevention Week New Job Openings Outreach… and more! Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to get the latest arts and entertainment safety news. See you next month! […]
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