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 guide 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 […]
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 British Columbia Day weekend! Actsafe will be closed from 2pm Friday, August 2 and will re-open on Tuesday, August 6 at 9am. If you experience a worksite emergency, contact WorkSafeBC. Their Prevention Information Line is 1.888.621.7233
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 […]
This 90-minute course is taught in a classroom type setting on opioid overdose reversal and Take Home Naloxone (THN). The course provides a solid understanding of opioids, neurophysiology of opioid addiction, how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and Naloxone pharmacology. In addition to this attendees will participate in a hands-on practice session […]
Actsafe’s May Updates Course Update We listened to your feedback following the launch of our online Motion Picture Safety 101 – General Safety Awareness course, and in an effort to remove all glitches we will be uploading an updated version of the course on May 6, 2019. If you are in the process of completing […]
This info sheet will help employers and supervisors with important safety considerations when making decisions around which kind of passenger vehicle to use in transporting employees, workers and other staff personnel. PLEASE NOTE: The decision to use 15 passenger vans instead of other vehicles to transport crew should always be carefully considered. 15 passenger vans […]
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