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2018 CONFERENCE RESOURCES
We had incredibly positive feedback from 2018 Event Safety Conference attendees as well as numerous requests for follow-up resources related to session content.
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Below we've compiled available slideshow presentations (shared with permission from respective presenters) as well as additional links or resource materials that you may find valuable. We've grouped presentation links and resources under four broader themes, however note that there may be overlap! Click the buttons below to jump to the related content. And check back here for updates: we'll continue to add links to additional sources.
If you have additional links or suggestions to share in relation to a particular session topic or theme, please email ellapritchard@actsafe.ca.
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Also visit the Resources section of our main website at www.actsafe.ca for more.
B&H
BULLYING, HARASSMENT, & RESPECTFUL WORKPLACES
A range of resources are available through WorkSafeBC's bullying and harassment resource tool kit, designed to help employers and workers to understand their legal duties, and to prevent and address bullying and harassment in the workplace.
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/bullying-harassment/resource-tool-kit
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association provides details on its campaign Not In OUR Space! Respectful Workspaces for Live Performance Professionals, including downloadable brochures and posters, complaint filing template, guidelines for workplaces, and more.
http://www.caea.com/EquityWeb/MemberServices/not-in-our-space/default.aspx
The Forgotten Piece of the Safety Puzzle: Respect in the Workplace PDF presentation - Anne Nickerson, City of Vancouver.
Links relating to the above sessions and from the panel on Changing Culture: #MeToo:
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BC Crisis Lines – for urgent support by phone
https://suicideprevention.ca/british-columbia-crisis-centres/
http://www.crisislines.bc.ca/
Government Health Care Services – community mental health services
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc
Resource Referral
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
http://redbookonline.bc211.ca/
Low Cost Counselling
http://willowtreecounselling.ca/wp-content/themes/willowtree/reduced-cost-counselling.pdf
Counselling (fee for service) – find a counsellor or psychologist
http://bc-counsellors.org/counsellors/
http://collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca/verify/
WorkSafeBC Critical Incident Response Program – for single, sudden & unexpected incidents
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/claims/report-workplace-injury-illness/critical-incident-response
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
https://www.ccohs.ca/
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Media resource: http://www.chatelaine.com/living/sexual-harassment-resource-guide-canada/
MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLBEING
Mental & Physical Wellbeing
Being Awake is Not Enough: Strategies for Employers PDF presentation - Mike Harnett, SIX Safety Systems
Additional resource: An overview of fatigue management services from SIX Safety Systems
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I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: Protecting Yourself From Effects of Fatigue PDF presentation - Mike Harnett, SIX Safety Systems
Additional resource:
Checklist to evaluate your sleep environment (PDF)
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Concussions in Performing Arts Workplaces: Let's Look After Our Brains! PDF presentation - Dr. Jeff Russell, Ohio University
Additional resource/research article:
Concussion in Theater: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Prevalence and Management in Actors and Theater Technicians. Russell, Jeffrey A. PhD; Daniell, Brooke M. MEd. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: March 2018 - Volume 60 - Issue 3 - p 205-210.
https://journals.lww.com/joem/Fulltext/2018/03000/Concussion_in_Theater__A_Cross_Sectional_Survey_of.1.aspx
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Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace PDF presentation - Keith Tyler, St John Ambulance
Additional resources:
National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/sites/default/files/Workforce_National_Standard_of_Canada_for_Psychological_Health_and_Safety_in_the_Workplace_ENG_0_1.pdf
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Canadian Mental Health Association
https://cmha.ca/
Risk Management
RISK MANAGEMENT
Crowd Safety Management Workshop presentation (Eric Stuart, Gentian Events), broken down into five components:
Introduction, Legislation Standard
Crowd Movement & Mechanics Standard
Crowd Modelling Standard
Crowd Psychology Standard
Emergency Evacuation
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Event Crisis Management panel discussion
Additional resource/article:
Panic: Myth or Reality? Author: Lee Clarke. Publisher, National Emergency Training Center, 2002.
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1525/ctx.2002.1.3.21
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Event First Aid and Medical Emergency Planning PDF presentation - Dr. Samuel J. Gutman, Rockdoc Consulting Inc.
Fog in the Film Industry PDF presentation - Mona Shum, Aura Health and Safety
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Handling Impairment in the Workplace PDF presentation - Tom Yearwood, Denning Health Group
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Harm Reduction: Application of Principles at Events PDF presentation - Dr. Samuel J. Gutman, Rockdoc Consulting Inc.
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Opioid Overdose Management in the Workplace PDF presentation - Keith Tyler, St John Ambulance
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Risk Fundamentals PDF presentation - Fernando De Melo and Scott Lescak, Pacific Safety
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Workplace Procedures
WORKPLACE PROCEDURES
Putting the Pieces Together: Crafting a Health & Safety Program For Your Theatre PDF presentation - Janet Sellery, Sellery Health + Safety
Additional resource:
Implementing health & safety programs, additional resources, and a sample table of contents (PDF)
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Incident Investigations PDF presentation - Michael Bertrand, M. Bertrand & Associates
Additional resource:
Employer Incident Investigation Report example (Word doc)
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Prime Contractor Q&A presentation - Allan Goodman & Dave Scott, WorkSafeBC
Additional resources:
Due Diligence Checklist (PDF)
Article: Prime contractor responsibilities (PDF) (includes list of resources/links for prime contractors)
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Keeping to Code presentation
Additional resource:
NFPA 705: Recommended Practice for a Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films
https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=705
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Kema: Leveraging Traditional Wisdoms with Artist Technology PDF presentation - Garry Oker
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