Actsafe Safety Association

A little late to the party, but our feline colleagues deserve the spotlight! 🐱🐾

Happy belated World Cat Day from the Actsafe cats!

🎟️ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲!

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow and nothing should stand in the way of accessing valuable industry conversations.

Through our new Sponsored Ticket Initiative, we’re partnering with sponsors to help provide conference passes for passionate arts and entertainment professionals who may need financial support to attend.

If you’re eager to be part of this year’s conference, we invite you to apply.
✅ Complete the quick application form and share your interest and why you’d like to attend.
✅ Applications will be reviewed based on eligibility and available funding.
✅ Selected applicants will be contacted with next steps.

Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee a sponsored pass. Tickets will be awarded based on eligibility and available funding.

✨ Apply now. Link in our bio.
https://actsafeconference.ca/register/

Happy BC Day!

Actsafe office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow, August 4 at 9:00 am. For any queries email us at [email protected].

⏰ Early closure today!
Our office will be closing at 2 PM today and will reopen on Tuesday, August 4 in observance of B.C. Day.

Wishing you a safe and happy long weekend! 🌷🐣

☀️🌡️ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁? 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸.

Hot temperatures and high humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses, which can have serious long-term effects or even become life-threatening.

Whether you're an employer, supervisor, or worker, everyone has a role to play in preventing heat stress.

📄 Readour safety bulletin for practical tips on recognizing the signs, reducing the risks, and keeping your workplace safe.

🔗 Download now: https://actsafe.ca/topic/weather/heat/motion-picture-safety-bulletin-preventing-heat-related-illness/

Join us for an important conversation on workplace safety in motion picture with Katharine Pavoni, Deputy Director, BC Film Commission at Creative BC, who will moderate the panel discussion on “𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.”

With more than 15 years of experience in film and television production, and a background supporting industry programs, safety initiatives, and professional standards, Katharine brings a unique perspective on collaboration across BC’s creative industries.

This panel brings together motion picture professionals to explore how communication, accountability, and teamwork across departments help create safer workplaces on set and behind the scenes.

🌱 Session sponsored by
📅 September 24–25, 2026
📍 Anvil Centre, New Westminster
🎟️ Early bird ends July 31. Register Now: https://actsafeconference.ca/register

Join us at the BC Arts & Entertainment Safety Conference & Awards Gala.

☀️🔥 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭—𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐭! 🔥☀️

Working in high heat or humidity isn’t just uncomfortable — it can be dangerous. 😓 From heat stress to serious illness or worse, hot work conditions demand real action.

Employers, workers, and supervisors all play a role in staying safe and cool. ❄️💪

🏥 Know the signs.
🧠 Understand the science.
📋 Put the right safety plans in place.

🧵 Learn more about how to protect your crew: https://actsafe.ca/topic/weather/heat/preventing-heat-related-illness/

Join our Theatrical Rigging and Counterweight Fly Systems workshop — a two-day, hands-on course designed to build practical rigging skills and strengthen safety awareness in a real theatre environment.

📅 September 22–23, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Classroom) | Playhouse Theatre (Hands-on)
💰 $945 + GST (includes lunch)

Gain a better understanding of counterweight rigging systems, safe practices, and how to identify potential hazards on stage.

Perfect for theatre professionals, technicians, students, and anyone working in or around a theatre environment.

🔗 Register today: https://actsafeconference.ca/workshops