In this episode, Janet provides us with a fantastic run-through of the fundamental health and safety considerations festivals and events need to incorporate into their operations. She also speaks to what we’ve learned from the pandemic and how we can ensure proper health and safety protocols carry forward and continue to evolve.

About Janet

Janet Sellery (CRSP, CHSC) is one of Canada’s leading experts in health and safety and the arts, entertainment, and live events. Janet is a former theatre stage manager. She is the Board Chair for Event Safety Alliance Canada and a board member for Event Safety Alliance (U.S.). Her work as a Health & Safety Consultant, with Sellery Health + Safety,focuses on customizing programs, training, and resources to reflect the constantly evolving and unique demands of the events environment. Janet is committed to “setting the stage for people to create their best work. Contact Janet at janet@selleryhealthandsafety.com.

Transcripts:

• English


• français

Show links:

Health & Safety Resources

• Safety Road Map (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services) - checklists and sample policies


• Ontario Safety Guidelines
  
  
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• Construction Health & Safety Manual (Infrastructure Health & Safety Association)


• OHS Answers - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety


• Event Safety Alliance Canada – Sign up for the Event Safety Newsletter


• Event Safety Alliance, U.S.
  
  • Event Safety Guide
  
  
  • Event Safety Insights online magazine
  
  
  • Event Safety Summit
  
  
  
  


• Actsafe Safety Association - Motion Pictures and Performing Arts in B.C.


• Global Crowd Management Alliance (GCMA)


• ESTA Technical Standards Program (TSP) - ANSI Standards (FREE, registration required)


• Safe Stages (Theatre Alberta/WorkSafe Alberta) (FREE)


• Play It Safe - Safety Manual for School Theatres/Studios (Actsafe, B.C.)

Janet Sellery’s Social Channels:

• Website


• LinkedIn


• Twitter

OFN acknowledges the generosity of the Canada Council for the Arts for supporting this series.

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The Advisor is giving a general professional opinion on the subject matter at hand for educational purposes but in no way should this be considered legal advice as the specific circumstances of Viewers are unknown to the Advisor. Viewers are encouraged to use this advice at their own discretion and risk, and to pursue specific professional advice as they deem necessary.

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