We’ve got a few spots still available in a couple upcoming courses!

Performing Arts Supervisor Safety – $25

The course content covers supervisory topics including: Bill C-45 responsibilities; Due Diligence; Supervisor Awareness and responsibilities; Hazard Assessment; Inspection process; Work Procedures; Site Orientation; Worker Orientation; Contractor Orientation; Tool Box Talks; Supervisor Documentation; Discipline; Orientation; Training; Accident Investigations & when to do one; Root Causes; Recommendations and Implementation.

A series of practical exercises are included in worker orientation, accident investigation and tool box talks. Participants will be given a log book to implement recommended supervisor documentation.

Instructor: Marty Clausen

• Monday, June 3, 2013 – 1pm-4pm

Firearm Safety Level One – $50

Developed and presented by Felcan Enterprises, this 1-day course provides and introduction to Firearm Safety for the entertainment industry. The 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.

Lunch is included!

This course is recommended for:

• Production Managers
• Actors
• Technical Directors
• Stage Managers
• Props
• Dolly Grips
• Boom Operators
• Camera Operators & Stills Photographers
• Assistant Directors

• Sunday, June 2, 2013 – 10am – 5pm

For further information, visit our courses page http://www.actsafe.ca/courses/ or call the office to book: 604.733.4682

April 26, 2013

Actsafe staff attended a ceremony this morning in Vancouver in remembrance of workers who have lost their lives to workplace accidents and exposures. One surviving spouse who spoke this morning ended her story by urging all workers to take care of one another to prevent tragic accidents.

“There’s no going back from something like this,” said Lynn Rozenboom, wife of fatally injured worker Dirk Rozenboom. “Our lives were shattered that day, and there’s a hole that will never be filled.”

In B.C. last year:

• 149 workplace fatalities (142 men and seven women)
• Four young worker fatalities (between 15 and 24 years of age)
• 86 workers died of diseases, most of which are related to asbestos exposures; 41 workers died from traumatic workplace injuries; and 22 in work-related motor vehicle incidents
• 77 percent of work-related fatalities in 2012 were in four industries: manufacturing (35); construction (33); transportation and warehousing (28); and primary resources (20)

Attend one of the many ceremonies planned around the province leading up to April 28, the National Day of Mourning.

IN THIS ISSUE

• No Expiry on Aerial Lift Training
• Tweet for Sweet Swag
• April 28: 149 Families Mourn
• Two New Motion Picture Safety Factsheets: Set-up and Use of Large Tents and Working Alone
• North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week

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STAGING THE FUTURE

The future of B.C.’s entertainment industries is a hot topic right now, and working safely is a big part of the equation as we prepare for growth and success.

This year, Actsafe is celebrating 15 years of setting the stage to work safely. If you’re in BC’s performing arts or motion picture industry, please bring your voice to the table to help frame the conversation about the future of the organization dedicated to your health and safety.

Click here to confirm your seat today.

EVENT DETAILS

Staging the Future

Saturday, April 20

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Alice MacKay Room

Lower Level

Library Square Conference Centre

350 West Georgia Street

Vancouver, B.C.

This is a free event. Lunch is included. Space is limited.