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
#1 Animal Handling Rules Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#2 Artificially Created Smokes, Fogs And Lighting Effect Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#3 Edged and Piercing Props Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#4 Guidelines for Working in Extreme Hot Temperature Conditions Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#5 Fire Resistant Treatment of Scenic Elements Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#6 Appropriate Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#7 Rigging Systems and Flown Scenery Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#8 Safety With Firearms Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#9 Stage Combat, Stunts & Weaponry Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#10 Safety Guidelines for Using Foam(ed) Plastics in Set and Prop Construction Performing Arts Bulletin
#11 A Health & Safety Overview of Orchestra Pits Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#12 Safe Set-Up and Use of Small Tents Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#13 Hiring Children in Live Entertainment Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#14 Performer Flying & Aerial Stunts Performing Arts Safety Bulletin
#15 Use and Set-Up of Large Tents Performing Arts Safety Bulletin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health & Safety in the Arts & Entertainment Industry Fact Sheets
#1 Welding, Cutting, & Allied Processes
#2 First Aid
#3 Fire Prevention
#4 Construction & Woodworking
#5 Construction & Demolition
#6 MakeUp and Hairdressing
 #7 Locations
#8 WHMIS 
#9 Transportation
#10 First Aid & Emergency Transportation
#11 Propane Guidelines
#12 Electrical Ladders or Cable Hangers (aka Fishbones)
#13 Use & Set-Up of Large Tents
 #14 Working Alone or in Isolation
#15 WorkSafeBC Insurance Coverage for Motion Picture Productions
#16 Concussions
#17 Washrooms
 #18 EpiPen
Power Line Distance
West Nile Virus.  
Photographic Dust Effects
Performing Arts Fact Sheets 
Tension Grid Safety in Performing Arts
EpiPen Performing Arts Fact Sheet.