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Keep An Eye On Your Work
KEEP AN EYE…ON YOUR WORK Work related eye injuries affect more than 2500 workers in BC every year. CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROTECTION When working around particles, flying objects, or dust, wear SAFETY GLASSES with side protection When working with chemicals wear GOGGLES Wear a FACE SHIELD over your safety glasses or goggles when the hazard […]
#6 Appropriate Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to provide Supervisors with a guide for instructing employees in the selection of appropriate clothing and certain types of personal protective equipment (PPE). This bulletin also serves as a reference to guide employees as to what types of clothing and personal protective equipment are recommended for specific types […]
Hierarchy of Controls
The Hierarchy of Controls provides a systematic approach to manage workplace safety by providing a structure to select the most effective control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of certain hazards.
#21 Appropriate Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Motion Picture Safety Bulletin
The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to provide Supervisors with a guide for instructing employees in the selection of appropriate clothing and certain types of personal protective equipment or PPE (other types are the subjects of separate bulletins). This bulletin also serves as a reference to guide employees as to what types of clothing […]
Hard Hats Mandatory
Letter sized 8.5″×11″ Hard Hats Mandatory sign for the workplace.
Sound Levels
Sound energy doubles every 3 dB. Check out our Sound Level poster to compare levels for common sounds in our industries. To read the full document, and to print, click here (1.98 MB).
Ergonomics Commentary – Back Belts
This WorkSafeBC ergonomics commentary discusses back belts, specifically how they cannot be used as personal protective equipment. The commentary advises users that back belts may not prevent injuries at work, and may increase the risk of injuries. To read the full document on WorkSafeBC’s website, and to print, click here (96 kB).
Stunt Harness Inspection Video
A stunt performer’s life literally hangs in the balance of whether their equipment is properly maintained and functioning as it should. Experienced professionals Lori Stewart, J.J. Makaro and Lucas Waidmann show you how to inspect and maintain your harness and track use on set.
General Risk Assessment Checklist
It’s important to do a thorough risk assessment, preferably on site, considering the planned activities as critically as possible. Think about how the activities are going to be carried out, checking existing guidelines and information.
Personal Optional Protection (POP) Info Sheet WorkSafeBC Link
POP is the WorkSafeBC’s Personal Option Protection insurance plan. This info sheet will help you understand if you may be eligible for coverage. WorkSafeBC Personal Option Protection POP Infosheet PDF
#37 Vehicle Restraint Systems Motion Picture Safety Bulletin
This Safety Bulletin is intended to give recommendations in the safe use of Restraint Systems (e.g., Seat Belts, Harnesses, Head and Neck Restraint Systems, etc.) to persons who are either in or on Picture Vehicles/Stunt Vehicles. Vehicle Restraint Systems Motion Picture Bulletin For recommendations regarding Seat Belts, Harnesses, or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Construction […]
Safe Work Procedures Isocyanate-Containing Products IATSE 891 Report
Safe work procedures to direct film industry personnel in the safe performance of their duties when working with isocyanate-containing products. This document contains a guideline for minimizing exposure to other individuals in the studio or set that are not working directly with the product. A brief summary of potential routes of exposure and health hazards are […]
Working Safely With Casting Resins Report
Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) was retained by I.A.T.S.E. Local 891 to develop safe work guidelines for film industry personnel related to working safely with casting resins. This document can also be used as a guideline for minimizing the potential for exposure to other individuals in the studio or shop who are not working directly with casting resins […]
Actsafe Injury Prevention Week 2018
November 5th – 9th, 2018 To celebrate Actsafe’s 20th year in the business of helping to keep workers safe, we’re launching a brand new injury prevention initiative, the Actsafe Injury Prevention Week (AIP Week.) The goal of our annual event is to spread awareness of the leading causes of injury to BC’s motion picture […]
Amec Foster Wheeler
Services include exposure assessment, selection, design, and evaluation of exposure controls, development of exposure control plans, health and safety program/procedure review and development, indoor air quality investigations and more.
List of Performing Arts Bulletins
Below are safety guidelines for the performing art 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 Animal Handling Rules Performing Arts Safety Bulletin #2 Artificially Created Smokes, Fogs And Lighting Effect Performing Arts Safety Bulletin #3 Edged and […]
Evaluation of ISOBORD and MDF – Occupational Exposure Report
Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) was retained by Actsafe Safety Association to evaluate the potential exposures to formaldehyde and isocyanates associated with Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) products and ISOBORD â„¢ used to construct sets and items for film and theatre production. The results have indicated that without the use of proper engineering controls (e.g. local exhaust […]
An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment
This WorkSafeBC booklet is an introduction to the proper use of personal fall protection equipment. It outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment including: safety belts harnesses lanyards lifelines To read the full document on WorkSafeBC’s website, and to print, click here (466 kB).
List of Motion Picture Bulletins
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 […]