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Before renting or occupying a house or a building, the producer must ensure that it meets fire prevention standards and that it contains the necessary fire fighting equipment, in compliance with the NFPA 140. Fire Prevention Fact Sheet PDF
This helpful fire/life safety inspection checklist covers fire department access, parking, exiting, and pyrotechnic special effects for use in the motion picture industry. Film Fire/Life Inspection Checklist PDF
Spray-applied products often contain flammable ingredients that can ignite when mixed with air. The tips in this bulletin can help you prevent fires and explosions from airborne flammable products in the workplace. Download WorkSafeBC’s booklet here.
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.
This safety bulletin covers legal requirements and best practices related to the Fire Resistant Treatment of Scenic Elements, how to determine if a scenic element meets standards for fire/flame resistance (The Burn Test), and discusses risks associated with open flames used on stage sets. Fire Resistant Treatment Performing Arts Bulletin
This Safety Bulletin applies to pyrotechnic materials such as explosives and flammable or combustible liquids, gases and solids when used to create pyrotechnic special effects. Pyrotechnic Special Effects Motion Picture Bulletin PDF
These guidelines are intended to give recommendations on the safe use of open flames on motion picture sets. This Safety Bulletin does not apply to full or partial body burns, fire breathing, or fire juggling. Such stunts should be performed only by qualified stunt persons under carefully controlled conditions. Open Flames On Motion Picture Sets […]
In response to a request from within the performing arts industry, Actsafe Safety Association produced a video on how to conduct a field flame test to determine if a material is properly flame retarded. The video discusses what to look for to see if a material is already properly flame retarded; when to test materials; […]
In the October 2017 issue: Registration now open for our Event Safety Conference 2018, October is National Ergonomics Month, Ladder Safety Tips, and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
These guidelines are recommendations to either eliminate or reduce worker exposure to inhalation hazards created by chemicals generated when using artificial smoke or fog (theatrical haze, fogs, mists, etc.). Artificial smoke or fog is commonly generated using a fog or haze machine, which releases a chemical solution as an airborne aerosol to create various effects […]
EARLY BIRD SALES CLOSE JANUARY 31! Visit actsafeconference.ca to learn more and to register. 2020 Actsafe Entertainment Safety Conference March 5–7, 2020 River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BC Register now for the only conference in the Pacific Northwest focused on sharing knowledge about making arts and entertainment workplaces safer for workers and audiences alike! 300 Delegates 50+ […]
Below are safety guidelines for the motion picture industry in British Columbia. Actsafe’s safety bulletins are recommended guidelines only; always consult all applicable rules and regulations. Health & Safety Bulletin Call Sheet Memo Pre-Production #1 Safety With Firearms Motion Picture Safety Bulletin #2 Special Use of Live Ammunition Motion Picture Safety Bulletin #3 Helicopters Motion Picture Safety Bulletin […]
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and safe Labour Day weekend! Actsafe will be closed from 2pm Friday, August 30th and will re-open on Tuesday, September 3 at 9am. If you experience a worksite emergency, contact WorkSafeBC. Their Prevention Information Line is 1.888.621.7233
If you are using a Google Chrome web browser to complete our online courses (including Motion Picture General Safety Awareness 101), please ensure that your browser is up to date by following these steps; Mac & PC; Click on the MORE button in the top right hand corner (3 vertical dots); 2. Help>About Google Chrome […]
Section 24.13(1)(a) of the Regulation requires that all divers in an occupational diving operation meet the requirements of CSA Standard 275.4-97 Competency Standard for Diving Operations. Each diver is also required to be competent to use the equipment that he or she will be using during the diving operation. The purpose of this guideline is […]
Season’s Greetings! From all of us at Actsafe, we wish you happy holidays and a peaceful new year filled with good health, happiness and safety knowledge! The Actsafe office will be closed from 3pm Friday, December 21st and will re-open on Wednesday, January 2nd at 9.00am. If you experience a worksite emergency, contact WorkSafeBC, their […]
This is the online exam for the MPPIA Motion Picture Industry Orientation Workshop, which you must attend to qualify to take this exam. This exam is open book. Once you have successfully completed this online exam, your certification will be automatically uploaded to your profile. Steps to gain access to the MPIO online exam: 1) Login […]
A Guide to Proper Handwashing Techniques REMOVE rings, bracelets, and watch. WET hands and wrists in warm running water. APPLY liquid soap or clean bar soap. LATHER well. RUB hands vigorously for at least 10-15 seconds SCRUB fingertips, in between fingers, the back of hands and wrists. RINSE hands and wrists under running water. DRY […]
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