Actsafe Event Safety Conference Program 2018 | Page 3
WELCOME
Geoff Teoli
Executive Director - Actsafe Safety Association
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the second
Annual Actsafe Event Safety Conference. Less then two
years ago I remember sitting down with our Performing
Arts Advisor Don Parman and hatching the idea to
organize a safety conference specifically for the live
events industry. Like every new idea, we were confident
but still nervous! Now as we near the start of the second
annual conference it feels like we got it right. Building
on last year’s success, in 2018 we doubled down on the
conference; and in only two years it has grown to be the
biggest of its kind in Canada and the Pacific Northwest!
Interest and awareness are increasing both locally and
more broadly, attracting attendees, sponsors and subject
matter experts from across Canada, the US and the
UK. This year’s conference wouldn’t be possible without
the incredible support from our community! Sponsors,
presenters, volunteers along with Actsafe’s Board,
committees and staff have all gone above and beyond in
making this event a success.
By having a conversation, we open dialogue and bring
questions to the forefront. What hazards should I be
aware of? How do I overcome those obstacles? Is there
anyone that can help? We also share our experiences
and our knowledge, learning from each other. We’ve
assembled a fantastic slate of sessions and resources
that can help to answer these questions, have
discussions with other members of the community and
provide you with the foundation to make the next live
event you’re involved in a great success. A conversation
on safety benefits everyone involved.
I invite you to take in as many of the sessions that you
can. See what resources are available to you. Speak with
your fellow attendees and keep the conversation going.
The best way to ensure that our workers and patrons are
safe is by communicating effectively. When it comes to
safety everyone has a voice and deserves to be heard.
Safety in the workplace is an integral component in
today’s society but is often overlooked. The rush to get
things done on time and under budget can quite often
come at the cost of ensuring safety on a worksite. This
can be easily overcome by simply taking a few minutes
and having a conversation. That is what we hope to do
with this conference.
Actsafe Safety Association
In the late 1990’s, members of British Columbia’s motion
picture, television and performing arts industries were
brought together with a mandate to review occupational
health and safety regulations and to provide guidance as
to the applicability of regulations upon these industries.
The success of this collaboration between representatives
from employer, worker and regulatory organizations was
the catalyst for the formation of Actsafe in 1998 and it
remains at the core of our governance model to this day.
We are a not-for-profit association funded by employer
contributions and revenue from fee-based programs
and services. This funding model ensures that all
stakeholders, big and small, union and non-union,
Canadian and international have a stake in Actsafe and
have access to our services.
#140 - 4259 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 1H1
Over the years we have developed a wide range of
resources including digital and print media, instructor-
led and online education, personalized OHS advisory
services and safety equipment rentals. Our efforts keep
the industries continually focused on improving health
and safety outcomes and preventing illness and injuries;
helping reduce regulatory compliance costs and creating
safer workplaces.
As a testament to the quality and uniqueness of our
resources, they are used around the world by others
interested in educating and promoting safety in these
unique industries.
604 733 4682
www.actsafe.ca
[email protected]
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