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General
Disease/Respiratory Concerns
Ergonomics/MSI
Hearing
Locations
Occupational Health and Safety Planning/First Aid
Shop/Studio Technicians
Working at Heights
WorkSafeBC Services
WHMIS
Young Workers

GENERAL

Books/Manuals
Focus On Safety: Safe Work Practices for Film and Television Production in B.C.
(PDF)
Health & Safety Guide for Live Performance: Festivals (PDF)
Health & Safety Guide for Live Performance: Theatre (PDF)
Think Set Safety: Resource for Schools - Directed at Grades 11 & 12
Working Safely With Volunteers Infosheet (PDF)

Infosheets
Good Nutrition for Dancers (PDF)
Registration of Non-BC Performers and Groups (PDF)

DVD
A Midsummer's Nightmare

DISEASE/RESPIRATORY CONCERNS

Books/Manuals
Atmospheric Effects in the Entertainment Industry: Constituents, Exposures and Health Effects - Summary, Table of Contents, Chapters 1-6, Chapters 7-9 (PDF)
Breathe Safer (PDF)
Dealing with "Latex Allergies" at Work (PDF)
Evaluation of ISOBORD and MDF - Occupational Exposure (PDF)
A Hantivirus Risk Control Program (PDF)
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B and C (PDF)
Isocyanate-Containing Products (Safe Work Procedures) from IATSE 891 (PDF)

Infosheets
Artists & Communicable Diseases (PDF)
Cryptococcal Disease: Questions and Answers (PDF)
Vocal Health For Perfomers: Your guide to a strong, clear, easy voice (PDF)
West Nile Virus (PDF)

ERGONOMICS/MSI

Books/Manuals
Back Talk: An Owner's Manual for Backs (PDF)
How to Make your Computer Workstation Fit (PDF)
Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) For Musicians And Dancers: A Resource Guide (PDF)
Understanding the Risks of Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI): An education guide for workers on sprains, strains, and other MSIs (PDF)

Infosheets
Ergonomics Commentary 1 - Back Belts (PDF)
Dancers and MSI: Symptoms, Contributing Factors, and Types of Injuries (PDF)
Dancers and MSI: Prevention and Treatment (PDF)
Guide to Preventing Lower Back Pain (PDF)
Musicians and MSI: Symptoms and Types of Injuries (PDF)
Musicians and MSI: Preventions and Treatment (PDF)

HEARING

Information on SHAPE and Reliable Mobile Hearing Testing (PDF)

Books/Manuals
Listen While You Work: Hearing Conservation for the Arts (PDF)
Sound Advice: Hearing Conservation Programs (PDF)

Infosheets
Active Noise Control Communication Headsets for the Entertainment
Industry - Prepared by SOEH (PDF)
Noise and Hearing Loss in Musicians - Prepared by SOEH (PDF)
Treatments for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - Prepared by SOEH (PDF)

LOCATIONS

Books/Manuals
Asbestos (Safe Work Practices for Handling) (PDF)
Preventing Heat Stress at Work (PDF)
Filming in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (PDF)
Working Safely Around Electricity (PDF)

Infosheets
Assessment of Ice Melt Products (PDF)
Diving (PDF)
Guidelines For Temporary LP-Gas Installations at Public Events (PDF)
Working Alone: A Quick Study Guide (PDF)

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PLANNING/FIRST AID

Occupational Health & Safety Regulation - WorkSafeBC

Books/Manuals
Generic Film Health & Safety Program Manual:
Table of Contents (PDF), Manual (WORD)
Health and Safety for Small Retail Business (PDF)
How to Implement an Effective OH&S Program (PDF)
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Workbook (PDF)
Take Care: How to Develop and Implement a Workplace Violence Program (PDF)

Infosheets
Due Diligence (PDF)*(Video Companion available)
Effective Safety and Health Programs
First Aid Assessment for Film/TV Worksheet and Guideline (PDF)
First Aid Assessment for Live Performance Worksheet and Guideline (PDF)
How to Establish and Communicate an Effective First Aid Program (PDF)
Out of Province Injuries (PDF)
Personal Option Protection (POP) for Performers Bulletin (PDF)
WorksafeBC Application for Personal Option Protection (PDF)
Workplace Emergency Preparedness (PDF)

SHOP/STUDIO TECHNICIANS

Books/Manuals
GENIE Rigging Manual (PDF)
GENIE Cribbing Manual (PDF)
JLG Rigging Manual (PDF)
JLG Cribbing Manual (PDF)
Lockout (PDF)
Review of Material Safety Data Sheets for Common Set Dressing Materials (PDF)
SNORKEL Boom Lift Platform Capacity Reduction Manual For Set Lighting Technicians and Studio Grips (PDF)

Infosheets
Aerial Lift Safety & Cribbing Safety Rules (PDF)
Aerial Platform Weight Chart (PDF)
Paint Department: Review of Common Materials Used (PDF)
Paint Department: Health and Safety Guidelines (PDF)
Paint Safety Guideline #1: WHMIS Requirements (PDF)
Paint Safety Guideline #2: Substitution Choices for Common Products (PDF)
Paint Safety Guideline #3: Ventilation (PDF)
Paint Safety Guideline #4: Paint Spraying Systems (PDF)
Paint Safety Guideline #5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (PDF)
Paint Safety Guideline #6: Storing Paint Products (PDF)
Paint Safety Guideline #7: Disposing of Paint Products (PDF)
Working Safely with Casting Resins (PDF)

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Books/Manuals
An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PDF)

Infosheets
Fall Protection During Stunt Work (PDF)

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WORKSAFEBC SERVICES

Infosheets
2005 Performing Arts Industry Statistics (PDF)
2005 Motion Picture Industry Statistics (PDF)

WHMIS

Books/Manuals
WHMIS at Work (PDF)

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YOUNG WORKERS

Infosheets
Young and New Workers Orientation (PDF)

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