Actsafe Safety Association

Actsafe Safety Association Actsafe partners with B.C.’s arts and entertainment industries to keep workers safe. Actsafe is a safe place to turn down the pressure you face at work.

In an increasingly competitive sector, it’s more important than ever to work safely and reduce the risk we face on the job. Actsafe is where people in the industry connect with others who share their safety concerns, and set the stage to work safely. We're a non-profit industry association that works with workers and employers to make sure that people who work in film and performing arts come home safely every day. Learn here. Connect here. Apply common sense out there. Safety is the foundation of all great work.

It is estimated that at 1 in 70 Canadian adults suffer a concussion each year. This year’s BC Concussion Awareness Week ...
10/02/2026

It is estimated that at 1 in 70 Canadian adults suffer a concussion each year. This year’s BC Concussion Awareness Week is taking place from September 27 to October 3, 2026.

Did you know?
• Concussions can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere
– sports, falls, motor vehicle incidents, and workplace
incidents.
• Many people underestimate their own risk—until it
happens.
• Prevention is not only wearing protective gear (helmets,
mouthguards) – it is also rule-following, fair play, and
creating a culture of reporting.

Concussion Awareness Training Tool, CATT, has free concussion eLearning courses and resources. Here’s what you need to know about concussion.https://resources.cattonline.com/files/what-you-need-to-know-about-concussion

Today we pause and reflect on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Learn more and access resources here: https://www...
09/30/2026

Today we pause and reflect on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Learn more and access resources here: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

Actsafe Safety Association would like to acknowledge and honour that our workplace and classrooms are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Qayqayt, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group,səl̓ilwətaɁɬtəməxʷ(Tsleil-Waututh), šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬtəməxʷ(Musqueam), and Stz’uminus peoples.

The Actsafe office will be closed today, Wednesday, September 30 and will reopen at 9:00am October 1.

Recognize the hard work, dedication, and resilience of workers across every industry. ❤️Thank you to everyone who helps ...
09/07/2026

Recognize the hard work, dedication, and resilience of workers across every industry. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who helps keep our workplaces, productions, performances, and events moving forward. Your work matters, and so does your safety.

Happy Labour Day!

Please note: Actsafe office will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 9:00 AM.

Please note that the Actsafe office will close early on September 4 at 2 PM and reopen at 9 AM on September 8 in observa...
09/04/2026

Please note that the Actsafe office will close early on September 4 at 2 PM and reopen at 9 AM on September 8 in observance of Labour Day. Have a safe long weekend! ⁠
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🔥 THE MAGIC ISN’T THE ONLY THING IN THE AIR.Fire. Explosions. Fog. Artificial snow. 🎬✨What happens behind the spectacle—...
08/28/2026

🔥 THE MAGIC ISN’T THE ONLY THING IN THE AIR.

Fire. Explosions. Fog. Artificial snow. 🎬✨

What happens behind the spectacle—and what are you actually being exposed to?

Join Mona Shum, MSc, CIH & Taryn Toic for a fascinating, real-world look at exposure assessment in film and live entertainment, including toxic gases, VOCs, fog chemicals, and silica.

You’ll walk away with practical strategies to reduce risk, protect people, and keep the magic alive.

🎟️ Don’t miss this session!

Learn more and register now: https://actsafeconference.ca/2026-day-2/fire-fog-fun-effects

Session sponsor: North Shore Digital

🎤 BC's Arts & Entertainment Safety Conference & Awards Gala
📅 September 24–25, 2026
📌 Anvil Centre, New Westminster

08/27/2026

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on four more incredible professionals bringing their expertise, experience, and fresh perspectives to the 2026 BC Arts & Entertainment Safety Conference!

👏 Meet today’s featured speakers:

Doryan Mash, Specialist, Industry Health & Safety (Interior), Actsafe Safety Association
Dugald McLaren, Executive Producer
Flora Karabotsos, Advisor & Training Specialist, ARETE Training
Janka Neustupová, H&S/MH & Wellbeing Advisor, IPA-certified Intimacy Coordinator, New Era Safety
Different perspectives. Real-world expertise. One shared goal: safer, healthier workplaces.

📅 September 24–25, 2026
📍 Anvil Centre, New Westminster
🎟️ Join us in person or virtually!
https://actsafeconference.ca/register

Behind every successful conference are organizations that believe in its purpose.𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗦...
08/26/2026

Behind every successful conference are organizations that believe in its purpose.

𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 for supporting the 2026 BC Arts & Entertainment Safety Conference & Awards Gala. Your commitment helps create opportunities for industry professionals to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and keep safety at the forefront of everything we do.

Join us this September and be part of the conversation.

🎤 BC Arts & Entertainment Safety Conference & Awards Gala
📅 September 24–25, 2026
📍 Anvil Centre, New Westminster

🎟️ Register now: https://actsafeconference.ca/register

🎬 How do you create realistic gunfire without compromising safety?From blank-firing fi****ms to CGI, there are choices, ...
08/25/2026

🎬 How do you create realistic gunfire without compromising safety?

From blank-firing fi****ms to CGI, there are choices, risks, and safety considerations behind every on-screen fi***rm scene.

Join Rob Fournier to explore the realities of fi****ms in film and television, understand the options available to productions, and learn the safety approaches that help keep everyone on set protected.

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿: 𝗣-𝟱𝟭 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.

📍 Attend in person or get access to the recorded session with a virtual ticket!

🎤 BC's Arts & Entertainment Safety Conference & Awards Gala
📅 September 24–25, 2026
📌 Anvil Centre, New Westminster
🎟️ Register today and be part of the conversation!
https://actsafeconference.ca/register

Actsafe Industry Social: Mingle. Munch. Repeat!📅 September 23, 2026🕔 5:00–7:00 PM📍 Tap & Barrel Bridges, 1696 Duranleau ...
08/24/2026

Actsafe Industry Social: Mingle. Munch. Repeat!

📅 September 23, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Tap & Barrel Bridges, 1696 Duranleau St., Vancouver, BC
🎟️ $40 + tax

Actsafe is bringing the B.C. Arts & Entertainment industry together for an evening of networking, great conversations, food, and drinks. Join Actsafe’s team, Board of Directors, Standing Committee members, and fellow industry professionals for a relaxed evening of connection.

Limited capacity. Book early to secure your spot!
Register Now: https://actsafeconference.ca/industry-mixer

08/24/2026

🎤 TODAY’S FEATURED SPEAKERS!

Meet the experts bringing real-world experience, practical insight, and industry knowledge to the 2026 BC Arts & Entertainment Safety Conference:

✨ Dania C., Director of Production Safety & Risk, AMC Networks
✨ Daniel Farley, Director, Industry Health & Safety, Actsafe Safety Association
✨ Dann Lisik, Owner, Madly Graceful FX
✨ David Orchard, First Aid Instructor & Paramedic

From production safety and special effects to workplace health, safety, and emergency response, these speakers bring perspectives that can make a real difference on the job.

Don’t miss the conversations, insights, and expertise happening at this year’s conference!

📅 September 24–25, 2026
📍 Anvil Centre, New Westminster
Learn more: https://actsafeconference.ca/

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#140/4259 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC
V5G1H1

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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