During the COVID-19 pandemic, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer has been releasing Gatherings and Events Orders. You will find the most current Order and all previous Orders below. We have also created a summary of comparisons between the previous and most recent PHO to make it easy to identify the changes. Guidance regarding the Public Health Order “Gatherings […]
News & Events Actsafe strives to regularly provide our members with the latest health & safety news and information related to the arts and entertainment industries. We host events such as our annual Actsafe Entertainment Safety Conference, Actsafe Aspiring Filmmaker Award, Actsafe Safety in Entertainment Awards, and Actsafe Injury Prevention Week to recognize deserving individuals […]
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. Fill in and submit your plan below and we will endeavour to provide feedback […]
Events Actsafe hosts annual events including our very own entertainment safety conference. We also host other special events relevant to Performing Arts and Motion Picture industry workers! Learn all about Actsafe’s annual and upcoming events here. Upcoming Events Stay up to date with upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter! Heat Exposure Webinar Prescillia (Percy) […]
Here you will find resources related to the live events department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the performing arts and live events industries.
AIP WEEK 2021 SAFETY CAFÉ WEBINARS & COURSES HISTORY Actsafe Injury Prevention Week is back September 20–24, and this year we are focusing on Respectful Workplaces. What is a respectful workplace? How can we work together to ensure that everyone who works on a production is treated fairly? Throughout AIP Week, we will be bringing […]
Save the Date Actsafe Injury Prevention Week:Emergency Preparedness October 17 – 21, 2022 This year’s AIP Week will include webinars, resources, and activities to help you and your workplace be prepared for an emergency. Plus, Actsafe’s Safety Café will be back on the road visiting productions around BC! Previous Injury Prevention Week Themes 2021 Respectful […]
Prepare and protect yourself when working outdoors in the summer, especially during extreme heat conditions. Learn about extreme heat and how you can prepare your home for it so you can work from home comfortably. Find out how you can reduce your risk of heat stress and how to identify signs of heat-related illnesses in […]
Technical Safety BC published a Directive: Guidelines for temporary propane installations in 2016. Refer to these guidelines when setting up a temporary propane installation at locations including movie sets, fairs and public events. Important references for this document are the Safety Standards Act, Gas Safety Regulation, CSA B149.1 – Natural gas and propane installation code […]
Summer is just around the corner, which means there will be summer festivals and events to look forward to. Bonnie Henry, the B.C. Provincial Health Officer, would like to take this opportunity to remind us all, including festival organizers, promoters, local governments, health authorities, and public safety officials about attending and organizing events safely in […]
Here you will find arts and entertainment safety resources filtered by departments. Please contact Actsafe if there are any resources you would like to see. View by Department Please find resources in the following departments. Audio Visual View Resources Camera View Resources Construction View Resources Dancers View Resources Electrics View Resources Festivals View Resources First […]
Here you will find resources related to the stage management department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the performing arts and live events industries. Sorry we don’t have resources for this department, yet. Please contact Actsafe’s safety advisors for more information.
Here you will find resources related to the audio visual department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the performing arts and live events industries. Sorry we don’t have resources for this department, yet. Please contact Actsafe’s safety advisors for more information.
Here you will find resources related to the set decoration department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries. Sorry we don’t have resources for this department, yet. Please contact Actsafe’s safety advisors for more information.
Here you will find resources related to the hair and makeup 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 stunts department that may be helpful to you as an employer or worker in the motion picture and/or performing arts and live events industries.
Actsafe currently serves over 2,500 employers and has trained over 11,000 workers in our free Motion Picture Safety Awareness Workshop and online course alone. We also provide a selection of 9 other free courses, including collaborations with CIRP to provide Naloxone Training, and Reel Green/Creative BC to teach Carbon Literacy. The remaining 9 courses are […]
New CEO Announcement March 2022 9 March 2022 The Board of Directors of Actsafe Safety Association is pleased to announce that Trina Pollard has been named as CEO of Actsafe Safety Association. Trina’s employment will commence in early April. Most recently, Trina served as Manager, Occupational Health & Safety Consultation & Education Services at WorkSafeBC. Prior […]
Monthly Updates December 2021 The end of the year is almost upon us and Actsafe is already planning ahead for 2022. We have officially opened early bird registration for the Actsafe Entertainment Safety Conference at just $100, so be sure to register before January 10th to avail of this incredible offer. Also in December’s monthly updates, nominate […]
Monthly Updates November 2021 As we enter the final months of the year, Actsafe is busy finishing our 2021 projects and planning on how we can best support the arts and entertainment industries in 2022. This November, we are asking you to nominate those who have put safety first in 2021 for an Actsafe Safety in […]
Departure Announcement December 2021 14 December 2021 After almost three years at the helm of Actsafe Safety Association, Manu Nellutla has announced that he will be resigning as CEO from Actsafe Safety Association effective January 7, 2022. During his tenure, Manu prioritized growth and innovation. The Actsafe team has doubled in size and has developed additional resources, training programs and safety advisory services such as ActONE (Actsafe’s Occupational health […]
Monthly Updates September 2021 September is finally here, which means that the arts and entertainment industries can get together for Actsafe Injury Prevention Week! This year’s AIP Week is going to be bigger and better than ever with our Safety Café visiting locations around the lower mainland. Why not plan to join us for coffee, cookies, and conversations […]
Monthly Updates August 2021 We have lots to update you on in August’s monthly updates after a very busy July! BC’s move into Step 3 of its restart plan, meant a move from COVID-19 Safety Plans to Communicable Disease Plans. Actsafe’s safety team will review your Communicable Disease Plan and you can find the link to […]
Monthly Updates June 2021 We have lots to update you on in June’s monthly updates after a very busy May! We are launching a COVID Safety Coordinator Program to get anyone who is seeking work in the oversight of COVID ready and suited for this role, which includes completing a new COVID Safety Coordinator workshop. Find out more about […]
Northern Health Regional Updates During the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Health Authority has been releasing Regional Orders. You will find the Order below. There is no regional order for the Fraser Health Authority at this time. Please refer to the Provincial Health Order. Date Regional Order Nov. 30th, 2021 Northern Health Order for November 30th Sep […]