Across Canada, we face a number of natural hazards that can cause various emergency situations, which can vary from region to region. Knowing what to do is an important part of being prepared. A great resource on emergency preparedness is Get Prepared.
This four-page info sheet guide, developed and published by Actsafe, includes information on how to develop an emergency plan, including general procedures as well as strategies for specific emergencies (e.g. fires, earthquakes and floods). The infosheet also includes a checklist for both office and personal emergency kits. Workplace Emergency Preparedness Plan Info Sheet PDF
Across Canada, we face a number of natural hazards, which can vary from region to region. Knowing what to do is an important part of being prepared. In our poster, you will find practical information on what to do in case a power outage should occur: Power Outage Poster PDF Another great resource on emergency preparedness […]
Across Canada, we face a number of natural hazards, which can vary from region to region. Knowing what to do is an important part of being prepared. In our poster, you will find practical information on what to do in case an earthquake or tsunami should occur: Earthquake Poster PDF Another great resource on emergency preparedness […]
Across Canada, we face a number of natural hazards, which can vary from region to region. Knowing what to do is an important part of being prepared. In this poster you’ll find practical information on what to do in case an emergency should occur. Another great resource on emergency preparedness is Get Prepared. Emergency Preparedness Poster […]
In the April 2016 issue: Actsafe’s STAR System announcement Emergency Preparedness Week What’s Wrong With This Picture? and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the March 2017 issue: New JHSC regulation additions and mandatory training Inaugural Actsafe Event Safety Conference success Emergency preparedness competition time Upcoming Events New Performing Arts Safety Awareness Workshop and a whole lot more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
In the December 2014 issue: The Actsafe “Best Of” Spotlight on Jay Dodge, Artistic Director of Boca del Lupo Propane Safety Tips for working in winter weather Things to keep in your car in case of a winter emergency and much more! View The Actsafe Safety Scene here!
If an Air Quality Advisory has been issued because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter due to smoke from wildfires around the region, the following information should be considered; The Ministry of Environment recommends that strenuous outdoor activities be avoided. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms while working outdoors, contact your […]
Written by Don Parman, Manager of Performing Arts Programs and Services, Actsafe Safety Association. To get in touch withDon; donparman@actsafe.ca or call 604 733 4682 Ext. 112. After reading the fabulous articles submitted by my safety colleagues Eric Stuart and Desiree Hamilton ( for our Fall 2019 edition of Safety Scene), I was left wondering what I […]
Written by Anand Kanna, Manager of Motion Picture Programs and Services, Actsafe Safety Association. To get in touch with Anand; anandkanna@actsafe.ca or call 604 733 4682 Ext. 120. When was the last time you took part in a fire drill? Within the last month? Within the last year? Back in high school? Don’t laugh; I bet it’s […]
This quarter’s theme is Emergency Preparedness! This edition is filled with information on how to be prepared for an emergency at your workplace, and also at your home. It includes articles from Actsafe’s safety team, the City of Vancouver’s Desiree Hamilton, and Gentian Events Ltd’s Eric Stuart. This edition’s centerfold is Actsafe’s Emergency Preparedness info sheet […]
An article by Desiree Hamilton, Emergency Planning Coordinator, Vancouver Emergency Management Agency | City of Vancouver for Actsafe’s quarterly newsletter, Safety Scene. Did you know that a year after The Great East Japan Earthquake, more than 5,400 businesses had yet to reopen and 1,000 businesses were bankrupt within one and a half years? The upcoming Great British […]
An article by Eric Stuart QPM, BA hons (CSM), UKCMA, Director of Gentian Events Ltd. for Actsafe’s quarterly newsletter, Safety Scene. So, how do we prepare for crowd emergencies and what do those emergencies look like? I will answer the second one first: everything and anything that might impact negatively, hurt, scare, or kill your […]
Actsafe’s August Updates July was another great month for Actsafe with a lot of exciting things happening to update you on, including; Upcoming Courses and Dates Actsafe’s Injury Prevention Week New Job Openings Outreach… and more! Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to get the latest arts and entertainment safety news. See you next month! […]
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and safe Labour Day weekend! Actsafe will be closed from 2pm Friday, August 30th and will re-open on Tuesday, September 3 at 9am. If you experience a worksite emergency, contact WorkSafeBC. Their Prevention Information Line is 1.888.621.7233
Worker Rights & Responsibilities Working Alone Reporting Procedures First Aid and Emergency Procedures Proper Lifting Techniques Ladder Safety Slips, Trips & Falls WHMIS 2015 Risk Assessment Safety Footwear (coming soon) Safe Use of Aerial Lifts Working in Hot Weather Working in Wet or Cold Weather Working in […]
Season’s Greetings! From all of us at Actsafe, we wish you happy holidays and a peaceful new year filled with good health, happiness and safety knowledge! The Actsafe office will be closed from 3pm Friday, December 21st and will re-open on Wednesday, January 2nd at 9.00am. If you experience a worksite emergency, contact WorkSafeBC, their […]
Written by Don Parman, Manager of Performing Arts Programs and Services, Actsafe Safety Association. To get in touch withDon; donparman@actsafe.ca or call 604 733 4682 Ext. 112. YES, you need to do this for every new and young worker! YES, you should do this at the top of each call! We need to talk about orientations for […]
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