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Injury Prevention Resources for Performing Arts & Film - General
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the performing arts and film industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.
General
Orientation for Young and New Workers from SHAPE
"Our industries have a highly mobile workforce. SHAPE will be working to provide generic orientation to groups of new and young workers. Workers who have taken SHAPE's Safety Awareness training or who can display a SHAPE Your Rights wallet card will have received orientation on Employers and Workers rights and responsibilities and the Right to Refuse unsafe work. However, site specific orientation will still be required. Please see the attached checklist for clarification."
Performing Arts Safety (PAS) Program
The PAS program is a free service which provides the tools, information and resources to put a personalized health and safety program into place for your Performing Arts organization.
For information on the PAS Program, please contact Brent Rossington, Health & Safety Consultant (Performing Arts). Phone: 604.733.4682 x: 223. email: .
SHAPE Library Publications List
SHAPE has a large collection of books, pamphlets, safety programs, manuals and lots of other specific information aimed at the performing arts and motion picture industry. Information includes dealing with allergies, ergonomics, first aid, hearing conservation, occupational health and safety planning, WHMIS, young workers, safety guidelines, and shop and studio safety.
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Workbook (PDF 944 KB)
This workbook "looks at concepts and methods to develop and maintain an effective Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee ... at your workplace. Various sample forms, checklists and other documents are included." (Last updated: 2009)
Safety Inspections Workbook (PDF 313 KB)
"An effective safety inspection program will improve worker communication, company morale and, over time, save the employer money. Various sample forms, checklists and other documents are included." (Last updated: 2009)
Work schedules and fatigue
A WorkSafeBC Human Factors bulletin.
Effective Workplace Inspections
This OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety describes the purpose of inspections, how to plan and carry out an inspection, and how to complete an inspection report. A sample workplace inspection report is provided.
Workplace Housekeeping - Checklist for General Inspections
This OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides a sample checklist as a general workplace guide.
Hazard Reporting by Employee
This OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides a sample hazard report form for employees to fill out.
Chemical Protective Clothing - Glove Selection
This OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety describes how to choose the right material for the job. A guide to the selection of skin protection is provided, as well as diagrams showing how to test rubber or synthetic gloves for leaks.
Foot Comfort and Foot Safety at Work
This OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety describes common causes of foot problems, how work conditions and footwear can contribute to foot problems, how foot injuries can be prevented, how job and workplace design can improve foot safety, how to buy the right footwear for work, how to care for one's feet, and exercises that can be done at the workstation.
Personal Protective Clothing - Trade Names and Manufacturers
This OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides the trade name, manufacturer, and a description of various types of personal protective clothing.
Respirator Care
This OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides checklists for caring for respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Respirator Selection
This OSH Answers document from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety describes how respiratory hazards are controlled, what you should know before selecting a respirator, the different types of respirators, and how to select the right respirator.
Plain language
about Shift Work Summary: What are the hazards? (PDF 571 KB)
From NIOSH: Sleep after night work usually is shorter and less refreshing or satisfying than sleep during the normal nighttime hours. Many workers cannot avoid night or rotating shiftwork.
Ergonomic hazards
From OHS Answers: Ergonomic hazards include repetitive and forceful movements, vibration, temperature extremes, and awkward postures that arise from improper work methods and improperly designed workstations, tools, and equipment.
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