In the midst of COVID-19 we’ve curated a selection of resources we believe to be of value to our industries. As your occupational health and safety association we endeavour to continue to share articles and knowledge with the hope of keeping our stakeholders informed.
Masks are mandatory when visiting the Actsafe office. Proof of vaccination is no longer required. Learn more about our COVID protocols for accessing Actsafe’s office.
– Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
– Ergonomic Tips For Working From Home
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.
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. Learn more about the COVID-19 Support Program and apply today.
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.
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.
Guidelines for reopening the music sector in British Columbia – The purpose of this document is to provide a high-level overview for the safe reopening of music businesses within British Columbia.
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.
Safe In Sound, reopening checklist for the live entertainment industry. This checklist and explanations will help you understand your risk mitigation decisions as you reopen and increase occupancy limits.
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.
Where to find COVID-19 Vaccine Information For your Region
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.
Actsafe has created resources for the Motion Picture and Television industry on returning to safe operation. Download these resources and share them with your community.
As of April 8, 2022, the Provincial Health Officer no longer requires that employers maintain a COVID-19 Safety Plan and can instead transition to communicable disease plans. WorkSafeBC has provided a guide for developing a communicable disease plan.
Download Actsafe’s Motion Picture Communicable Disease Plan:
– MS Word Document
Download the Daily Worker Health Declaration Form PDF.*
*This resource is intended to be used without modification or for use as a template. However, if used as a template, the use of the Actsafe logo is not permitted and must be removed before publishing.
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.
As of April 8, 2022, the Provincial Health Officer no longer requires that employers maintain a COVID-19 Safety Plan and can instead transition to communicable disease plans. WorkSafeBC has provided a guide for developing a communicable disease plan.
Download Actsafe’s Performing Arts Communicable Disease Plan:
– MS Word document
– Fillable PDF document
Download the Daily Worker Health Declaration Form in PDF format.*
*This resource is intended to be used without modification or for use as a template. However, if used as a template, the use of the Actsafe logo is not permitted and must be removed before publishing.
Industry Relaunch Framework
Clean & Disinfect Boardroom Poster (tabloid, 447KB)
Clean & Disinfect Office Spaces Poster (tabloid size, 467KB)
Clean & Disinfect the Kitchen Poster (tabloid size, 246KB)
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)
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)
Washing Your Hands Poster (tabloid, landscape, 855KB)
Donning and Doffing PPE (tabloid size,Â
COVID-19 Symptoms Poster (tabloid size, 696KB)
Actsafe has curated a list of personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning service providers that may come in handy for your organization or production team. 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 at info@actsafe.ca.
Cap Shield capshield.ca
Supplies PPE and reusable face shields.
Units 30-33, 1833 Coast Meridian Road
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G5 Canada
(604) 371-0509
Ecolab en-ca.ecolab.com
Supplies PPE.
Unit 102, 9440 202 Street
Langley, BC V1M 4A6 Canada
(604) 513-4219
Riggit riggit.com
Supplies PPE, sanitizer and safety gear.
8021 Enterprise Street
Burnaby, BC V5A 1V5 Canada
(604) 696-1481
Scene Ideas sceneideas.ca
Supplies PPE.
2200 Shell Road
Richmond, BC V6X 2P1 Canada
(604) 696-1393
Cap Shield (PPE – reusable face-shields)
Cap Shield Unit 103 – 9488 189th Street, Surrey, BC, Canada, V4N 4W7
T 604 371-0509
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
– Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
– Ergonomic Tips For Working From Home
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.
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. Learn more about the COVID-19 Support Program and apply today.
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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.
BCCDC Choirs and Bands – Participating in choirs and bands may lead to an increased risk of COVID-19 transmission if proper precautions are not taken. If preventative measures are taken, risks can be minimized. Read the full document here.
British Columbia Meetings & Events COVID-19 Safe Restart Guidelines – These guidelines are intended to support a safe restart of our businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by encouraging the adoption of best practices in future planning and servicing of meetings & events.Â
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.
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.
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
Guidelines for reopening the music sector in British Columbia – The purpose of this document is to provide a high-level overview for the safe reopening of music businesses within British Columbia.
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.
Safe In Sound, reopening checklist for the live entertainment industry. This checklist and explanations will help you understand your risk mitigation decisions as you reopen and increase occupancy limits.
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.
Where to find COVID-19 Vaccine Information For your Region
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 –Â 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;Â 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.
Actsafe has created resources for the Motion Picture and Television industry on returning to safe operation. Download these resources and share them with your community.
As of April 8, 2022, the Provincial Health Officer no longer requires that employers maintain a COVID-19 Safety Plan and can instead transition to communicable disease plans. WorkSafeBC has provided a guide for developing a communicable disease plan.
Download Actsafe’s Motion Picture Communicable Disease Plan:
– MS Word Document
Download the Daily Worker Health Declaration Form PDF.*
*This resource is intended to be used without modification or for use as a template. However, if used as a template, the use of the Actsafe logo is not permitted and must be removed before publishing.
BC Motion Picture Industry COVID-19 Pandemic Production Guide
BC Post Production Health and Safety Task Force – COVID-19 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.
As of April 8, 2022, the Provincial Health Officer no longer requires that employers maintain a COVID-19 Safety Plan and can instead transition to communicable disease plans. WorkSafeBC has provided a guide for developing a communicable disease plan.
Download Actsafe’s Performing Arts Communicable Disease Plan:
– MS Word document
– Fillable PDF document
*This resource is intended to be used without modification or for use as a template. However, if used as a template, the use of the Actsafe logo is not permitted and must be removed before publishing.
Clean & Disinfect Boardroom Poster (tabloid, 447KB)
Clean & Disinfect Office Spaces Poster (tabloid size, 467KB)
Clean & Disinfect the Kitchen Poster (tabloid size, 246KB)
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)
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)
Washing Your Hands Poster (tabloid, landscape, 855KB)
Donning and Doffing PPE (tabloid size,Â
COVID-19 Symptoms Poster (tabloid size, 696KB)
Actsafe has curated a list of personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning service providers that may come in handy for your organization or production team. 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 at info@actsafe.ca.
Cap Shield capshield.ca
Supplies PPE and reusable face shields.
Units 30-33, 1833 Coast Meridian Road
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G5 Canada
(604) 371-0509
Ecolab en-ca.ecolab.com
Supplies PPE.
Unit 102, 9440 202 Street
Langley, BC V1M 4A6 Canada
(604) 513-4219
Riggit riggit.com
Supplies PPE, sanitizer and safety gear.
8021 Enterprise Street
Burnaby, BC V5A 1V5 Canada
(604) 696-1481
Scene Ideas sceneideas.ca
Supplies PPE.
2200 Shell Road
Richmond, BC V6X 2P1 Canada
(604) 696-1393
Cap Shield (PPE – reusable face-shields)
Cap Shield Unit 103 – 9488 189th Street, Surrey, BC, Canada, V4N 4W7
T 604 371-0509
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