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FEB 21 - 23, 2018

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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!
2018 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

Incident Investigations (workshop)
Presenter: Michael Bertrand
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Event Planning (panel discussion)
Load Cell Technology (interactive demo)
Presenter: Geoff McEvoy​
Keeping to Code (workshop)
Presenter: Greg Yellenik
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

SPEAKERS
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.

2018 PANELISTS

Nicholas Mann
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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

Bonus

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:

  • Understand the main risks in managing crowds;

  • Understand the differences between crowd management and crowd control;

  • Describe the phases of crowds and their psychology;

  • Conduct calculations for flow rates and density for people in crowded places;

  • Identify crowd behaviours in emergency situations and how to manage them;

  • Understand how to use non-computer models to plan for crowds;

  • 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:
  • Navigating the Workers Compensation Acts and Regulations
  • Terms of Reference
  • Meeting Minutes & Reporting
  • Inspections
  • Work Refusals
  • Incident Investigations
  • Committee Evaluation

2018 TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS

“I think it was a great opportunity, thanks for putting this together...Awesome, looking forward to next year’s!” 

—  Jean Routhier, Simon Fraser University, Cultural Unit Dept.

2018's conference pass included:

40

90-minute sessions to choose from; workshops to interactive discussions, live demos to roundtable talks.

20

tradeshow exhibitor booths to visit

5

industry training courses to choose from

3

social evenings

Here's what happened at our inaugural event in 2017:

REGISTRATION

2018 REGISTRATION

Earlybird Pass $225
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Regular Pass $325
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Student Pass $50
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Cancellation policy: Registration deadline February 20th, 2018. Full refunds are available prior to February 1st, 2018. After this date you may send an alternate to the conference without additional charge. To request a cancellation or to make a change please send an email to communications@actsafe.ca.
 
LOCATION

LOCATION

CONFERENCE LOCATION:

Delta Burnaby Hotel &
Conference Centre
4331 Dominion St.
Burnaby, BC V5G 1C7
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INDUSTRY TRAINING LOCATION:

The complimentary industry training courses will be held around the corner from the hotel at the Actsafe office:
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Suite 140,
4259 Canada Way,
Burnaby, B.C.,
V5G 1H1
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