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General Actsafe Resources
Info Sheet – Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
Info Sheet – Ergonomic Tips For Working From Home
AED Rentals – We understand that the situation surrounding COVID-19 has put a strain on all of us, including the productions we all work on. With the closures of many productions for unknown periods of time, we have received a number of requests to suspend the rentals of AEDs until productions are back up and running. Please contact aedrentals@actsafe.ca if you would like further information or have any questions or concerns.
COVID-19 Support Program – Actsafe is partnering with Iridia Medical to bring their COVID-19 Support Program to Actsafe’s members at a special discounted rate. Programs include COVID-19 Compliance Officer Mentorship and Onsite Iridia COVID-19 Compliance Officer. Further formation and the application form can be found here.
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Arts and Entertainment Industries Resources
Live Event Community – Live Event Community has compiled a database of health, financial, and educational resources to help support and inform the live event industry during this time. Click here to access the database.
Creative BC – COVID-19 Updates – You can find Creative BC’s COVID-19 Updates page here, which also looks at containment measures affecting the creative industries.
Canadian artists and freelancers: find help here during COVID-19 shutdowns – CBC are continuously updating this list to direct you to the resources you may need right now.
Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance Impact Survey – The GVPTA are collecting data in order to better understand the impact COVID-19 has had on arts and culture organizations across the province. Please take a moment to complete the survey; COVID-19 Impact Survey
AFC – Important Message Regarding COVID-19 – The AFC can provide financial or other problem-solving practical support when an unforeseen emergency causes urgent financial need. Click here for further information.
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Ministry of Health, Province of British Columbia, Resources
Find the Order of the Provincial Health Officer for Food Service Establishments, Liquor Services, and Events here.
Guidance on COVID-19 testing – June 17th, some noteworthy points for employers considering testing of employees here.
Updated Order from B.C.’s Health Minister – For those of us in the Live Performance Venue, Performing Arts, Organizing or Conducting Special Events industries, and for anyone who owns, occupies and operates places at which large numbers of people gather, you can find the updated order from B.C.’s Health Minister, here.
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – To help support workplaces during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the CCOHS have made some online products and resources available free of charge. CCOHS Pandemic Resources
BC Support App and Self-Assessment Tool – The app will let you receive the latest updates, trusted resources, and alerts, and has a self-assessment tool built in. There is also a website version to determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19.
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Mental Health Resources
Psychological Toolkit – Actsafe is a supporting association of Work to Wellness and BC Municipal Safety Association’s Psychological Support Toolkit for Workers and Employers: COVID-19.
Mental Health Commission of Canada – Choosing sources of information carefully is critical to COVID-19 well-being. With guidance from Dr. Keith Dobson, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Calgary, the Mental Health Commission of Canada has compiled the following tips to help Canadians protect their mental health as they strive to safeguard their physical well-being and that of their loved ones. Mental Health Tips.
Calltime: Mental Health Website Resource – Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with stress. Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger. The following resource helps support you and your colleagues, friends; Calltime Mental Health Website.
Government of Canada: Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19 – Feelings of fear, stress, and worry are normal in a crisis. Find out how to care for your physical and mental wellbeing here.
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WorkSafeBC Resources
Motion picture and television production: Protocols for returning to operation – here.
Safety Plan App – find it here.
Performing Arts protocols for returning to operations – more details here.
WorkSafeBC deferring quarterly premium payments for an additional quarter – more details here.
COVID-19 Signage – occupancy limit, handwashing, reducing the risk of spreading the virus etc. posters from WorkSafeBC can be found here.
Additional support for employers impacted by COVID-19 – WorkSafeBC is waiving premiums for employers who are approved to receive the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for furloughed workers (employees on leave with full or partial pay). Click here for further information.
Preventing exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace; a guide for employers – Orders from the provincial health officer (PHO) and guidance to employers and businesses provided by them BC Centre of Disease Control represent the minimum standard that employers must meet, to comply with obligations to ensure worker health and safety. This guide for employers provides questions you should ask to address health and safety concerns in the workplace raised by COVID-19.
Staying Safe At Work – Appropriate preventative measures should be in place for workers who continue to work during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Click here for WorkSafeBC’s workplace protections to consider.
COVID-19 and Q1 2020 payment deferrals for employers РChris Back, Director of OHS Consultation & Education Services, WorkSafeBC released the following comminqu̩: COVID-19 and Q1 2020 payment deferrals for employers.
COVID-19 and returning to safe operation – Phase 2 – WorkSafeBC recognizes the importance of worker safety as businesses look to resume operations following COVID-19 related work stoppages or interruptions. The following materials provide employers with information and resources to assist them in ensuring the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 is minimized at their workplace: worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/covid-19-returning-safe-operation
Before returning to operations, employers must have a safety plan in place to deal specifically with the COVID-19 hazard in their workplaces. Does your plan make sense? Actsafe’s safety advisors can review your safety plan before you head back to production.
You can find a safety plan template here.
Upload your plan here and we will endeavour to provide feedback within 3 business days.
British Columbia Motion Picture Industry COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
BC Motion Picture Industry COVID-19 Pandemic Production Guide
Individual Guidelines:
7A Buying and Renting Guidelines
7B Camera Guidelines
7C Construction and Pre-Production Guidelines
7D First Aid Guidelines
7E Food Safety Guidelines
7F General Technicians Guidelines
7G Hair, Makeup, Costumes Guidelines
7H Locations and Studios Guidelines
7I Office Guidelines
7J Performers Guidelines
7K Post-Production Guidelines
BC Post Production Health and Safety Task Force – COVID-19 Guidelines
Risk Assessment Guidelines
Worker Health Declaration
- Microsoft Word format download here.
- Fillable PDF format view and download here.
- Daily Worker Health Declaration Form PDFÂ here.
Working Remotely Guidelines
WorkSafeBC deferring quarterly premium payments for an additional quarter – more details here.
WorkSafeBC announcement – motion picture and television production: Protocols for returning to operation update here.
Actsafe has created resources for the Performing Arts and Live Events industry on returning to safe operation. Download these resources and share them with your community.
Before returning to operations, employers must have a safety plan in place to deal specifically with the COVID-19 hazard in their workplaces. Does your plan make sense? Actsafe’s safety advisors can review your safety plan before you head back to production.
Upload your plan here and we will endeavour to provide feedback within 3 business days.
Audience Services Guidelines
Equipment Guidelines
Live Event Relaunch Reference
Live Streaming Guidelines
Loading and Unloading Guidelines
Makeup Guidelines
Performer/Client Guidelines
Rehearsals Guidelines
Reporting and Communications Guidelines
Risk Assessment Guidelines
Shop Guidelines
Sound Check Guidelines
Wardrobe/ Wigs Guidelines
Worker Health Declaration
Clean & Disinfect Posters
Clean & Disinfect Boardroom Poster (tabloid, 447KB)
Clean & Disinfect Office Spaces Poster (tabloid size, 467KB)
Clean & Disinfect the Kitchen Poster (tabloid size, 246KB)
Physical Distancing Posters
Limited Space Poster (tabloid, 157KB)
Skip This Seat Poster (tabloid size, 162KB)
Physical Distancing Poster – Boom (Tabloid, 134KB)
Physical Distancing Poster – Standing (tabloid size, 229KB)
Physical Distancing Poster – Sitting (tabloid, 152KB)
Physical Distancing Poster – Stage Performers (tabloid size, 203KB)
Occupancy Limits Posters
Sound Stage Capacity Poster (tabloid, portrait, 147KB)
Sound Stage Poster (tabloid, landscape, 148KB)
Shuttle Vehicle Capacity Poster (tabloid, portrait, 202KB)
Shuttle Vehicle Capacity Poster (tabloid, landscape, 165KB)
Maximum Trailer Capacity Poster (tabloid, portrait, 250KB)
Maximum Trailer Capacity Poster (tabloid, landscape, 250KB)
Other Posters
Washing Your Hands Poster (tabloid, landscape, 855KB)
Donning and Doffing PPE (tabloid size,Â
COVID-19 Symptoms Poster (tabloid size, 696KB)
Actsafe has curated this list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Cleaning Service providers quick links:
Ecolab (PPE)
Wayde Hayley, Distributor and Sales Development Manager
ECOLABÂ 102-9440 202 Street, Langley, BC, V1M 4A6
MÂ 604 356 1922Â EÂ wayde.hayley@ecolab.com
Riggit (PPE & sanitizer)
Matt Lees, General Manager
RIGGIT, 8021 Enterprise Way, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1V5
MÂ 604 418 1395Â EÂ matt@riggit.com
If you would like to access more supplier information please see here.
If you are a supplier and would like to apply to be added on this list, please contact us at info@actsafe.ca.
If you are an industry member who has worked with a supplier and would recommend them to be included on this list, please let us know info@actsafe.ca.