Nominations are now open! The Actsafe Safety in Entertainment (ASE) Awards recognize individuals and organizations who were ambassadors and pioneers for safety over the course of the year in the arts and entertainment industries. We are calling on you to nominate co-workers, organizations, and individuals that you feel prioritized safety from March 2022 to February […]
The entertainment production community, working with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, is happy to make the Concussion Awareness Training Tool’s (CATT) Concussion Awareness flowchart available for employers, supervisors, and workers in B.C’s arts and entertainment industries. This flowchart outlines a pathway that should be followed to respond to and manage a suspected concussion […]
Here you will find resources related to the production office department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the dancers department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the festivals department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the wardrobe department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the rigging department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the props department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the paint department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the transportation department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to performers that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the locations department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Here you will find resources related to the electrics department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries. Related Departments Lighting
Here you will find resources related to the first aid department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Visiting the Office Actsafe Safety Association is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, members, and visitors at our office. The office is currently open for classes and for visitors by appointment.Actsafe is a mask-friendly environment. Please respect everyone’s decision about wearing masks.If you plan to visit us, please find our communicable disease […]
A list of useful links related to paint & painting for the motion picture, television, performing arts & live events industries, and other major venues. • Behr • Benjamin Moore • Cloverdale Paint • Dulux • General Paint (includes Ideal Paints) • Hilti Canada • Modern Masters • Rosco Canada • Tremco Sealants
Please find a list of industry links below for the motion picture, television, performing arts and live events industries: • Alliance for Arts and Culture • British Columbia Film Commission • British Columbia Music Educators’ Association • British Columbia Touring Council • Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology • Canadian Society of Safety Engineering • Canadian […]
To read the full document, and to print, click here (180 KB). This fact sheet provides safety information on makeup and hairdressing products and practices used in the motion picture, television, performing arts and live events industries. Makeup and hairdressing room The makeup and hairdressing room should be clean and equipped with hot and cold running […]
This info sheet provides first aid information for personnel working in the motion picture, television, performing arts and live events industries. For establishing the level of first aid required, address each separate work location (production of office, construction shop, studio or locations etc.) and have the appropriate person or supervisor complete the First Aid Assessment […]
All stage combats and stunts should be choreographed or arranged by a fight/stunt director who has specific knowledge of the requested type of stunt. This document contains safety guidelines for the safe execution of stage combat, stunts and use of weaponry (including firearms) in the motion picture, television, performing arts and live events industries: Stage […]
This bulletin provides guidelines for the safe handling of food in the motion picture, TV, performance art and live events industries. Food Handling Motion Picture Bulletin
Kerry Goulet speaks to UBCP Stunt Performers regarding the dangers of incurring a concussion while working in the motion picture, television, performing arts and live events industries.
Concerned about COVID-19? We have motion picture and performing arts industry-related COVID-19 resources to help guide you through the pandemic. The following resources can be used to supplement a production’s health and safety program.* They include a wide selection of tools, documents and recommendations to help employers develop production-specific programs. We’ve broken these resources down […]
What is Actsafe? Actsafe Safety Association is a not-for-profit health and safety association supporting British Columbia’s arts and entertainment industries. Since 1998, we have been serving our industries by providing resources and training to employers, workers, and supervisors to achieve a healthy and safe workplace. We are always here to provide information relevant to best […]