SAFETY TRAINING AND RECORDS (STAR)
SYSTEM UPDATE
In 2018, Actsafe moved to issuing digital certificates
for the courses it offers. Through this learning
management system, STAR, Actsafe can program
certificates to auto-generate and post to the
participant’s profile more efficiently (no longer
getting lost in the mail). Other benefits of this
digital process include; less paper usage (including
envelopes to mail them in), a reduction in postage
and harmful emissions.
Number of active STAR users in 2018:
6,798
PUBLICATIONS
Throughout 2018, Actsafe continued to update and release several of their resources, these include:
Artificial Smokes & Fogs - Motion Picture Safety Bulletin
These guidelines are recommendations to either eliminate or reduce worker exposure to inhalation
hazards created by chemicals generated when using artificial smoke or fog (theatrical haze, fogs,
mists, etc.). Artificial smoke or fog is commonly generated using a fog or haze machine, which
releases a chemical solution as an airborne aerosol to create various effects during filming or
performing. Actsafe’s bulletin contains the following information:
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Chemical Product Guidelines and Exposure Limits
Production Requirements
Joint Health & Safety Committee Responsibilities
Measuring Airborne Concentrations
Control Measures
Respirator Use
Additional Training
Regulation References
A handy single-page call-sheet memo
You may find this bulletin, plus all of Actsafe’s other resources, online at actsafe.ca. We encourage
the sharing of our resources, please reach out to [email protected] for further information.
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