FEB 21 - 23, 2018
We'd like to say a big thank you to our 2018 sponsors, partners, tradeshow exhibitors, presenters, volunteers, and of course attendees. Although the snow cut the wrap-up short, we had incredibly positive feedback from our attendees, were excited by the new connections and ideas cultivated, and have come away feeling inspired - and ready to plan next year with loads of suggestions and ideas.
Your feedback about this year's experience was invaluable and we're busying prepping for the 2019 conference!
ACTSAFE 2018 EVENT SAFETY CONFERENCE
2018 SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
WHY ATTEND?
Over the course of two days earlier this winter, subject matter experts discussed various topics, for which you'll find session descriptions below. Available presenter notes, presentations and handouts will be added shortly.
BONUS ADD-ON WORKSHOP
Crowd Safety Workshop (2-day add-on workshop)
Facilitator: Eric Stuart
Concussions in Performing Arts Workplaces: Let’s Look After Our Brains! (workshop)
Presenter: Dr Jeff Russell
Not In OUR Space! Respectful Workspaces for Live Performance Professionals (workshop)
Presenter: Canadian Actors' Equity Association
Equal, But Not The Same (roundtable)
Presenter: Heather Lamb
The Forgotten Piece of the Safety Puzzle: Respect in the Workplace (workshop)
Presenter: Anne Nickerson
Event Planning (panel discussion)
Check Your Head! Concussions In The Performing Arts (panel discussion)
Presenters: Harrison Brown, Lori Stewart, Peter Boulanger, Dr. Jeff Russell
Only the Lonely - Festivals and Events in Remote Locations (roundtable)
Presenters: Angela Drainville, Josh Jansen
Risk Fundamentals (workshop)
Presenters: Fernando De Melo, Scott Lescak
Load Cell Technology (interactive demo)
Presenter: Geoff McEvoy​
Keeping to Code (workshop)
Presenter: Greg Yellenik
Putting The Pieces Together: Crafting a Health & Safety Program For Your Theatre (workshop)
Presenter: Janet Sellery
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead: Protecting Yourself From Effects of Fatigue (workshop)
Presenter: Mike Harnett​
Leveraging Traditional Wisdoms with Artist Technology (workshop/interactive discussion)
Presenter: Garry Oker
The Music Festival Chain of Survival: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to the Opioid Crisis and Event Safety (panel discussion)
Host: Adam Lund
Communicating With Crowds (workshop)
Presenter: Eric Stuart
Prime Contractor Q&A (workshop)
Presenters: Al Goodman & Dave Scott
Changing Culture: #MeToo (panel discussion)
Rescue Systems Explained (interactive demo)
Presenter: Mason Fulton
2018 PRESENTERS
Janet Sellery
Presenting:
Putting the Pieces Together: Crafting a Health & Safety Program For Your Theatre
Garry Oker
Presenting: Leveraging Traditional Wisdoms with Artist Technology
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Symbols Design Corp.
Kristian Clarke
Presenting:
Not In OUR Space! Respectful Workplaces For Live Performance Professionals​
Jennifer Riedle
Presenting:
Not In OUR Space! Respectful Workplaces For Live Performance Professionals​
2018 PANELISTS
Nicholas Mann
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Harrison Brown
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Munroe Craig
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Lori Stewart
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Daniel Doan
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Adam Lund
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INDUSTRY TRAINING
BONUS 2-DAY WORKSHOP: CROWD SAFETY
We're pleased to welcome Eric Stuart, Director of Gentian Events, to our conference to facilitate his popular two-day workshop: Crowd Safety: Combining Math, Physics, Psychology and Behaviours to Achieve Safe Outcomes.
The workshop aims to provide an understanding of the four aspects of basic crowd safety, and to provide techniques to plan and manage safe pedestrian flows in crowded places during all phases of an event including emergencies.
Objectives
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By the end of the workshop you should be able to:
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Understand the main risks in managing crowds;
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Understand the differences between crowd management and crowd control;
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Describe the phases of crowds and their psychology;
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Conduct calculations for flow rates and density for people in crowded places;
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Identify crowd behaviours in emergency situations and how to manage them;
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Understand how to use non-computer models to plan for crowds;
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Understand behaviours that affect crowds: Route modelling, Normalcy Bias, Dread Theory, De-individuation and the RAS.
Bonus Workshop Registration
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Standalone Workshop Fee: $300 (+ fees & taxes). Select this option if you are not attending the conference.
Workshop + Conference: If you are also attending the conference, you’ll be prompted to add the workshop at a discounted rate ($250 + fees & taxes) when selecting Full Conference Pass.
Sessions took place on Feb. 20-21 and Feb. 24-25.
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Workshop sponsored by
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COMPLIMENTARY COURSES
Conference passes include one of the following industry training courses, held at the Actsafe office. Limited number of spaces available.
Occupational First Aid Level 1: Includes CPR, crisis management, wound care and more. This full-day course packs in life-saving information and provides a WorkSafeBC OFA certificate.
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Firearms Safety Training: This one day course will cover safe working practices and legislative requirements, and is of vital importance for those involved in supervising, planning or working on projects involving firearms.
Performing Arts Safety Awareness Workshop: This four-hour highly interactive general safety workshop is designed specifically for the performing arts and live event industry. Topics covered include, but are not limited to; identifying hazards, rights and responsibilities, and the importance of safety committees in the workplace.
Safety for Supervisors: This four-hour workshop defines who a supervisor is, the general duties of supervisors, risk assessments, joint health & safety committees, the rights of workers, and much more.
Joint Health & Safety Committee Fundamentals Training: WorkSafeBC mandates that all health and safety committee members have a minimum of 8-hours of training.
Actsafe's workshop covers:
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Navigating the Workers Compensation Acts and Regulations
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Terms of Reference
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Meeting Minutes & Reporting
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Inspections
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Work Refusals
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Incident Investigations
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Committee Evaluation