This bulletin provides guidelines for the safe handling of food in the motion picture, TV, performance art and live events industries. Food Handling Motion Picture Bulletin
This bulletin provides safe food handling guidelines for food service providers and craft services to prevent various food-related illnesses, including: Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Clostridium, Escherichia coli (E. Coli), and hepatitis A. Food Handling Addendum A Craft Services Motion Picture Bulletin
Serious cases of food poisoning can result in prolonged sickness and even death. All of these illnesses and deaths can be prevented by following ten simple safety rules in these guidelines. Food Handling Addendum B Ministry of Health Motion Picture Bulletin PDF
An educational guide to preventing Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) for Caterers. Presented in a comic book style, the goal of this resource is to help Caterers recognize and prevent the symptoms of MSI. Pain Is Optional For Caterers Comic PDF. For your printed version please contact the Actsafe office info@actsafe.ca
Actsafe provides free hearing testing to motion picture and performing arts workers in occupations deemed as ‘at risk’ of a hearing injury. Any other crew members tested are the responsibility of the production. Section 7.8 (1) of the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation states that employers must give workers exposed to noise that exceeds noise […]
If an Air Quality Advisory has been issued because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter due to smoke from wildfires around the region, the following information should be considered; The Ministry of Environment recommends that strenuous outdoor activities be avoided. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms while working outdoors, contact your […]
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
When planning any activity requiring the use of a tent that will be occupied by people, the first step is to conduct a risk assessment. The risk assessment will help identify how much space you need and help identify risks associated with flammables (i.e. hair/makeup, costumes, paints, food services, clothing racks, etc.) The risk assessment […]
In this special issue, you will find: What you need to know about Cardiac Arrest Where Actsafe’s AEDs have been placed Orientation videos for the AED in our program, the Lifepak CR-Plus A SPECIAL OFFER for Level 3 First Aid / Craft Service persons and much more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
Wonder what Actsafe is? Have a look at our short video to see all of the services and resources that Actsafe has to offer.
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 […]
This handbook is about helping employers, workers, and supervisors meet their occupational health and safety duties as they relate to workplace bullying and harassment. Find WorkSafeBC’s guide here.
Actsafe Safety Association’s online resource summarizes the rights and responsibilities of workers, employers, and supervisors. Find our digital resource here.
Actsafe Safety Association’s wallet-sized foldable card shows lists your rights and responsibilities as a worker, supervisor, and employer. Note: the material in this document does not replace the WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation or the Workers Compensation Act. Employers, supervisors and workers should always refer to the Regulation and Act for specific requirements that […]
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.
When planning any activity requiring the use of a tent that will be occupied by people, the first step is to conduct a risk assessment. The risk assessment will help identify how much space you need and help identify risks associated with flammables (i.e. hair/makeup, costumes, paints, food services, clothing racks, etc.) The risk assessment […]
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 […]
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.
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
Send this to a friend