Resources
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 to be easily searchable by information sheets, departments, topics and services. However, these resources do not replace the need for all employers to develop their own production-specific programs, policies, and procedures, or to comply with local regulations.
* Actsafe’s resources are 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.
TOPICS
The revised Workers Compensation Act took effect on April 6th, 2020. The revisions are intended to make the Act easier to read and understand, and will not change its legal effect. However, there will still be some change involved. There are references to the Act in Actsafe Safety Association’s materials and resources which will be revised to reflect these updates. Please bear with us during this transition
SAFETY ADVISORS
Actsafe provides free safety and health consulting assistance to the motion picture, television, live event and performing arts industries.
Our team are available to help guide productions through health and safety issues and deliver Actsafe’s resources to the industry.
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Anand Khanna
Manager,
Motion Picture Services
Manager, Motion Picture Services
After 18 years of working in all aspects of motion picture and television production, Anand moved to Actsafe where he took on the role of Communications Manager.
In early 2017, Anand added the Industry Advisor role to his portfolio, and is now responsible for managing education and outreach programs for the motion picture, television and commercial industries. Considered the “funny one” in the office, Anand is also an avid foodie, and enjoys cooking for family and friends alike. He also spends time as a volunteer coach for his son’s soccer team, and is still active in producing his own motion picture projects.
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Natalli Dias
Safety Advisor,
Motion Picture
Safety Advisor, Motion Picture
Natalli joined Actsafe in June 2020 as a safety advisor after working with three large multinational companies from her home country.
She has nearly 12 years’ experience in OHS, mostly in the manufacturing industry. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, and recently she received a Leadership Certificate through BCIT. She is always looking for development opportunities as a professional.
Natalli enjoys outdoor activities and loves to explore new lakes. She has a passion for dancing and spending time with family, like a good Latina. Natalli loves to help her community by volunteering as often as possible and the two groups she usually assists with are the homeless and people who are recovering from addiction.
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Don Parman
Manager,
Performing Arts and Live Events
Manager, Performing Arts and Live Events
Don’s twenty-year career has taken him from student, to crew, to supervisor and now Manager of Performing Arts Programs and Services.
Along the way he has worked with some amazing organizations: The Massey Theatre, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Royal City Musical Theatre, The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technologies, to name just a few. Don now brings all of that experience and love for live performance to Actsafe. From ladder safety to air quality, Don has experienced it first hand and can help you navigate the world of performing arts safely. Outside of work, Don enjoys exploring North America by riding his mountain bike and goes camping with his family. He has camped the entirety of the West Coast, and most of Canada, only failing to cross into Mexico! Don also lives and breathes theatre so he loves to help out in any production that can use a helping hand. Don’s favourite show of all time is The Phantom of the Opera.
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Will Hellar
Safety Advisor, Performing Arts and Live Events
Safety Advisor, Performing Arts and Live Events
Will joined Actsafe in October 2019 as a safety advisor after working with two other safety associations. He is a graduate of the BCIT.
Occupational Health and Safety program where he received a ‘Marks of Distinction’ award for his efforts. Will has worked with numerous organizations in the planned development and implementation of safety management systems. Will really enjoys facillitating adult education workshops. Several of the companies that Will has worked with have received international safety awards or external certification of their health and safety management system. Will additionally volunteers time with the CSSE Fraser Valley Chapter as Chair. Will is kept busy by his Basset Hound, Radar, and can often be found meandering down creeks and trails in search of whatever it is Radar smells. This year Will also learned how to sail down at Rocky Point Park and is looking forward to more time on the water next year.
