Actsafe

• Actsafe represents two different sectors: theatre and television
• Training courses
• Workshops and seminars
• Website
• Documentation
• Onsite testing and advice
• Newsletter
• Two standing committees: performing arts and motion pictures
• Funded by but not part of worksafe bc

Etc

1. Know the relevant health and safety legislation (website)
2. Describe the functions of health and safety programs
3. Identify responsibilities

Safety things > Safety programs > Safety management systems

Workers have three basic rights:

1. Right to know about hazards etc
2. Right to participate (personal protective equip)

1. Right to refuse unsafe work

Websites

http://www.worksafebc.com
> Regulations > Rights and Responsibilities
> Regulations > Personal Protective Equipment
> Forms

http://www.actsafe.ca
> Membership
> Courses & Certifications > Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
> Bulletins > Performing Arts
> Library
> Resources > Risk Assessments

Performing Arts Industry Other Safety Resources

• Primers: Performing Arts, Working at Heights, Dancer and Muscular/Skeletal Injuries, Musicians and Muscular/Skeletal Injuries
• Actsafe safety bulletins for performing arts
• Actsafe risk assessment and factsheets
• New and young workers orientation

Commitment to Safety

• Senior management
• Supervisors
• All employees

Worker’s Responsibilities

• Know the rules and procedures
• Know your responsibilities
• Work safely
• Take part in training
• Use correct protective equipment
• Know about impairment
• Report personal injuries
• Correct or report all hazards

Hazard Assessment/Control

• Eliminate the hazard
• Substitute
• Use an engineered control
• Use an administrative control
• Use personal protective equipment

Protective equipment may be the only practicable answer.
Know what equipment is required and how to use it correctly.

Health and Safety Program

• Safety committees
• Safety inspections
• Training and safety information
• Testing and monitoring

Procedures

• Safe work procedures (e.g. working alone, traffic safety, needle disposal, ladder use)

Education and Training

• Requirement at all levels
• Specfic training is required by law for some work
• Very important part of the health and safety program
• Training tracked through actsafe safety passport system

How Safety Issues Are Addressed

• Communication
• Safety committees

Work Refusal

• If a worker refuses to carry out work that he/she believes is hazardous, they must immediately INFORM their supervisor or employer
• A supervisor/employer must investigate the matter to ensure any unsafe condition is corrected without delay
• Next step involve safety committee and union rep
• Actsafe may be involved to help provide guidance
• May involve a WorkSafeBC officer to resolve issue
• Cannot discriminate against the worker refusing the unsafe work