A Message From
Actsafe
We all know that emergencies happen;
whether it is flooding, an earthquake, a
chemical spill, or a fire. What we don’t know
is when they will happen. Like Benjamin
Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you
are preparing to fail” and we all need to be
prepared for unexpected and serious incidents
otherwise we will fail to control the damage
from them.
Planning for emergencies with proper checklists
and procedures is definitely the starting point.
It is important to test and trial these procedures
and evaluate if they work by carrying out
emergency drills. This quarter’s Safety Scene
focuses on emergency preparedness and
includes various articles from our team
members and external safety experts on how
our industries can best prepare themselves for
unexpected incidents.
a checklist for you to refer to when you are
planning for emergencies. This information sheet
is also available on our website so you can print
and use the checklist if needed.
As we all get into the festive season and year
end, it is a great time to review, reflect, and
revise your emergency plans so that you are
better prepared in the coming year. We will see
you all in the new year with another edition of
Safety Scene.
Stay safe!
Manu Nellutla, CCPE, CPHSA.
Executive Director, Actsafe Safety Association
You will also find an information sheet on
emergency preparedness inside which includes
In this issue...
2 “We are in the entertainment business...aren’t we?”
4 From the Manager’s Desk - Performing Arts
6 ShakeOut BC
7 By The Numbers
8 Safety Tips
Centerfold
Workplace Emergency Preparedness Info Sheet
14 Everyone Has a Role in Earthquake Preparedness
16 From the Manager’s Desk - Motion Picture
18 Upcoming Courses and Events Calendar
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Fall 2019 Edition: Emergency Preparedness
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