41 min
FestForward Advisor Talks: On Event Health & Safety with Janet Sellery Festive Talk
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- Performing Arts
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.
Land Acknowledgement
Ottawa Festival Network acknowledges that our offices, located in Ottawa, are on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. We also show our gratitude and respect to them, and to the land for all that it provides us: trees to give shade, water and food to sustain us, and paths to connect us.
Disclaimer
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.
Responsibility for Advice
OFN does not assume responsibility for the advice, coaching, support and any other information (the “Advice”) provided to Viewers through the Advisor-on-Call pilot project.
If you have any feedback or questions about this podcast, send us an email at festforward@ottawafestivals.ca
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.
Land Acknowledgement
Ottawa Festival Network acknowledges that our offices, located in Ottawa, are on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory. We also show our gratitude and respect to them, and to the land for all that it provides us: trees to give shade, water and food to sustain us, and paths to connect us.
Disclaimer
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.
Responsibility for Advice
OFN does not assume responsibility for the advice, coaching, support and any other information (the “Advice”) provided to Viewers through the Advisor-on-Call pilot project.
If you have any feedback or questions about this podcast, send us an email at festforward@ottawafestivals.ca
41 min