Here you will find resources related to the grips department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture industry.
This Supplemental Manual was prepared by Genie Industries at the express request of unions representing Set Lighting Technicians and Studio Grips. These operators requested Genie’s written permission to use the Approved Models listed below in certain ways that deviate from Genie’s standard manuals for that equipment. This Supplemental Manual contains Genie’s written permission and the […]
The purpose of this rigging manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and operation procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose. JLG Rigging Manual PDF
Here you will find arts and entertainment safety resources filtered by departments. Please contact Actsafe if there are any resources you would like to see. View by Department Please find resources in the following departments. Audio Visual View Resources Camera View Resources Construction View Resources Dancers View Resources Electrics View Resources Festivals View Resources First […]
To read the full document, and to print, click here (1.22 MB). This book aims to help reduce the risk of injury to workers in the motion picture, television, and commercial production industry. The resource is mainly for employers, although the information is also relevant for workers and anyone involved in work on a film or television […]
From grips to performers, costumers to carpenters, and everyone in between, the film industry is a demanding one, involving long hours, hard work, and erratic schedules. Fatigue is often the norm, not the exception. – Mike Harnett, President, Solaris Fatigue Management But when we talk about work-related injuries, we tend to focus only on the […]
Aerial Platform safe operating guidelines for weight capacity. Includes a Platform Capacity Reduction Weight Chart. Aerial platform weight chart guidelines Also refer to the following manuals (PDF format): JLG Rigging Manual , JLG Cribbing Manual , Genie Rigging Manual , Genie Cribbing Manual
Kay Teschke, Yat Chow, Michael Brauer, Chris van Netten, Sunil Varughese, Susan Kennedy. March 2003. UBC’s School of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene have published this full report on the safety of atmospheric theatrical smokes and fogs in 2003. WCB’s 8-hour Exposure Limit (EL) for mists of mildly refined oils is 0.2mg/m3, and of severely refined […]
Boom Lift Platform Capacity Reduction Manual designed specifically for Set Lighting Technicians and Studio Grips. The manual contains a list of applicable machines that the capacity reductions apply to; reduction charts; minimum power line safe approach distances; maximum wind chart allowances; and operator training requirements. Boom lift platform capacity reduction manual PDF
At this time masks are mandatory in our communal office space. In the classroom, mask mandates are at the instructor’s discretion. Learn more about our COVID protocols for accessing Actsafe’s office. Overview Developed and presented by Felcan Enterprises, this 1-day workshop provides an introduction to Firearm Safety for the entertainment industry. The workshop will cover safe […]