In the December 2018 issue: Actsafe’s Event Safety Conference 2019. New AEDs available in January. Working in cold weather conditions. Actsafe seeks new Executive Director. Also, in this month’s edition, be in with a chance of winning one of five $10 Starbucks vouchers by completing our short Newsletter Feedback survey. View The Actsafe Safety Scene […]
Cancellation Notice Policy for: Aerial & Scissor Lift Training, Counterbalanced Forklift Training, Rough Terrain Forklift Training, Skid Steer Training, If you are unable to attend a course for which you have registered, you must give Actsafe a minimum of 5 working days’ notice for a Leavitt course to qualify for a refund or credit. If […]
To celebrate Actsafe’s 20th year in the business of helping to keep workers safe we’ve launched a new digital safety initiative, Actsafe Injury Prevention Week (AIP Week). Each year AIP Week will highlight preventable industry injuries within different sectors of production work. This year’s week long campaign is entitled Back Here, Safety Matters and puts a […]
This primer is for employers, performers, and technicians in British Columbia’s live performance industry. It describes health and safety requirements and safe work practices for working at heights. You may find the information in this primer useful if you are involved with: • An established performing arts organization, such as a dance or theatre company • An organization […]
This guide will help those that work in the performing arts understand the WorkSafeBC requirements and industry safe work practices for working at heights. Shape Working at heights in the live production industry in BC Guide PDF
Supervisors ensure that workers review and sign this fall protection work plan prior to starting work in an area where a hazard of falling exists. Workers must understand this plan and be trained in fall protection and the systems and equipment that will be used. This plan must be posted at the worksite for the […]
This booklet is an introduction to the proper use of personal fall protection equipment. This booklet outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment, including safety belts, harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines. Download WorkSafeBC’s booklet here.
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.
Actsafe shines the Spotlight on Philip Moessinger, Aerial Rigging Specialist with Riggit Services Inc.
Letter sized 8.5″×11″ Hard Hats Mandatory sign for the workplace.
In this combination of online theory training and in-person practical assessment, we aim to reduce the risks related to operating straight telescoping, articulated and scissor lift aerial platforms.
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
These guidelines are applicable to vertically operated elevated work platforms or “Scissor Lifts” and boom mounted, telescoping and rotating, elevating work platforms, such as “Condors.” Scissor Lifts Motion Picture Bulletin PDF
Anyone who is responsible for rigging must understand the legislation before proceeding with any rigging work. Rigging is one of the most dangerous tasks in the theatre and it presents hazards for: • The operator (musculoskeletal and other bodily injuries) • The performers or crew onstage below (being crushed by falling scenery) • The audience […]
Services include health and safety program development/ implementation, safe work procedure development, site inspections, accident & incident investigations and more.
Services include suspended & ground based truss design, full interior/exterior structural set design for movies & TV, custom elements for dynamic/stunt work, suspended sets & green bed systems and more.
The full service occupational health & safety firm provide the following services; accident/incident investigations, fire & explosion investigations, due diligence support systems, fall protection systems.
In the Motion Picture industry, electrical ladders or cable hangers, also known as “fishbones”, are sometimes used to suspend or organize electrical cables. Fishbones are generally constructed out of plywood. A plastic commercial model is also available. Fishbones should be understood to be a component in a cable management system and not intended to be […]
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
Power Line Distance Fact Sheet PDF This fact sheet should be used anytime work is being done near overhead power lines and in conjunction with the following Safety Bulletins: Traditional Camera Cars Elevating Work Platforms Lighting Systems & Other Electrical Equipment Camera Cranes
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