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“We Need To Talk About Orientations”
Written by Don Parman, Manager of Performing Arts Programs and Services, Actsafe Safety Association. To get in touch withDon; donparman@actsafe.ca or call 604 733 4682 Ext. 112. YES, you need to do this for every new and young worker! YES, you should do this at the top of each call! We need to talk about orientations for […]
Toolbox Talks
Worker Rights & Responsibilities Working Alone Reporting Procedures First Aid and Emergency Procedures Proper Lifting Techniques Ladder Safety Slips, Trips & Falls WHMIS 2015 Risk Assessment Safety Footwear (coming soon) Safe Use of Aerial Lifts Working in Hot Weather Working in Wet or Cold Weather Working in […]
But We’ve Already Had One Orientation; Do We Need Another?
Written by Anand Kanna, Manager of Motion Picture Programs and Services, Actsafe Safety Association. To get in touch with Anand; anandkanna@actsafe.ca or call 604 733 4682 Ext. 120. Most employers in motion picture and television realize the importance and the need for delivering an orientation to their workers. And for the most part, employers and supervisors are […]
Who Should I Talk To?
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 […]
Everyone Has A Role In Earthquake Preparedness
An article by Desiree Hamilton, Emergency Planning Coordinator, Vancouver Emergency Management Agency | City of Vancouver for Actsafe’s quarterly newsletter, Safety Scene. Did you know that a year after The Great East Japan Earthquake, more than 5,400 businesses had yet to reopen and 1,000 businesses were bankrupt within one and a half years? The upcoming Great British […]
Motion Picture Industry Orientation Online Exam
This is the online exam for the MPPIA Motion Picture Industry Orientation Workshop. You must attend the to qualify to take this exam. This is the online exam for the MPPIA Motion Picture Industry Orientation Workshop. This exam is open book. You must first attend the workshop in order to qualify to take this exam. Once you […]
Actsafe’s AED Program
Actsafe’s AED Program offers our members a great opportunity to equip their organizations and productions with an Automated External Defibrillator at a cost that will fit any budget. Actsafe offers two options: Rental – This option makes an AED affordable to all types of short term projects in the performing arts and motion picture industries. Actsafe […]
AED Rental Program
Actsafe’s AED Program offers our members a great opportunity to equip their organizations and productions with an Automated External Defibrillator at a cost that will fit any budget. Actsafe offers two options: Rental – This option makes an AED affordable to all types of short term projects in the performing arts and motion picture industries. Actsafe […]
Beyond Compliance: Making the Most of Training and Orientation
Written by Robin Schooley, Industry Specialist in the Young and New Worker Program, WorkSafeBC. When the new hires arrive and it’s your job to provide orientation and training, are you prepared? What should it look like? And should you adjust it, depending on the age of your workers? First off, the fact that you’re giving serious […]
Reporting Incidents to WorkSafeBC
Reporting incidents to WorkSafeBC As an employer, you are responsible for immediately notifying us when certain workplace incidents occur, such as when a worker is seriously injured or killed on the job, a building collapses, or there is a major release of a hazardous substance. Incidents requiring immediate notification When there is an incident immediate […]
First Aid Online Assessment Tool
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.
How to Establish and Communicate an Effective First Aid Program Guide
This guide has been developed by Actsafe to assist in filling out the First Aid Worksheet required for each location. How to Establish and Communicate an Effective First Aid Program Guide PDF
First Aid Assessment Tool
Introducing: Actsafe’s Web-based First Aid Assessment Tool! Now it’s easier than ever to perform an assessment of your work location to determine what equipment, facilities and manpower you need to help ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC’s regulations. Have a quick read of the promotional poster below for more information, or visit firstaid.actsafe.ca to start using the assessment tool. […]
First Aid Fact Sheet
This info sheet provides first aid information for personnel working in the motion picture, television, performing arts and live events industries. For establishing the level of first aid required, address each separate work location (production of office, construction shop, studio or locations etc.) and have the appropriate person or supervisor complete the First Aid Assessment […]
First Aid & Emergency Transportation Fact Sheet
At each new site, WorkSafeBC requires a first aid assessment to determine the level of first aid certification and equipment needed. The first aid assessment is one aspect of a production’s risk assessment; it is performed to identify risks and ensure the employer is offering an appropriate level of care at each location. This fact […]
Occupational First Aid – Level One
This full day course packs in life-saving information including CPR, crisis management, wound care and more and provides a WorkSafeBC OFA certificate.
Parks Industrial First Aid
Services include site specific safety plans and provision of mobile treatment centres.
First Aid Record (Form 55B23)
This WorkSafeBC First Aid record form must be kept by the employer for three (3) years. This form must be kept at the employer’s workplace. Do NOT submit to WorkSafeBC. To download the full document, and to print, click here (96 kB).
First Aid Forms and Records FAQs
What first aid forms do we need on site? Generally, Form 7 (PDF 81 KB) – Employer’s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease, Occupational First Aid Patient Assessment chart (PDF 41 KB), and First Aid Record (PDF 19 KB) are required on site. Copies of these forms can be printed directly from the above links. […]