DECLARATION OF ADOPTION OF THE SAFE TO CREATE CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
We pledge to create a safe, inclusive, respectful workplace where artists and arts workers
can thrive, free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence.
WE CONFIRM OUR COMMITMENT TO:
- Act in an ethical manner as a business and act with integrity and ethically as an employer
- Commit fully to safe and respectful workspaces with zero tolerance for damaging behaviour
- Abide by all Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity and Employment legislation and comply
with all relevant regulations - Create and implement best practice around codes of practice, policies and procedures for
safe workspaces ensuring a clear reporting system, timely investigation which identifies acts
of wrongdoing and offers support, action, resolutions, monitoring, and accountability - Have policies and procedures in place to ensure a safe workplace including: a Dignity at Work
protocol, as well as grievance, and disciplinary procedures (see Safe to Create Templates) - Ensure work environments support the creative process and promote mutual respect from
everyone involved - Commit to the implementation of the code with all employees no matter what their
employment status and attach the code to all contracts and letters of agreement - Avail of Safe to Create free online training for employees irrespective of the nature of the
employment on: Tackling Bullying and Harassment at Work, Addressing Unconscious Bias
and Bystander Training - Display the Code of Conduct and all anti-harassment policies prominently in all workspaces
- Promote the Code within and outside our communities establishing a relationship of mutual
trust with business partners and stakeholders
Confirmed by CIFF Board of Directors on 30th August 2023.
SAFE TO CREATE is a Dignity at Work programme looking to impact change on the culture and practices of the Arts and Creative sectors. It is managed by Irish Theatre Institute, in partnership with the Arts Council, Screen Ireland and Minding Creative Minds, on behalf of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
