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] 3