named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
ACTS FACTS Newsletter
Monthly newsletter providing information on government regulations and research affecting health and safety in the arts and theater, published since 1987.
Building Planning Consultations
Advisory services for architects and institutions to ensure proper ventilation, safety equipment, and regulatory compliance in the design of new or renovated art and theater facilities.
Lectures and Workshops
Customized educational presentations on health and safety topics for specific artistic disciplines including ceramics, printmaking, photography, and theatrical production.
OSHA Compliance Inspections
On-site evaluations of facilities for compliance with OSHA requirements including hazard communication, respiratory protection, ventilation, chemical storage, and emergency preparedness.
OSHA Training Courses
Formal training programs in hazard communication ("Right to Know"), personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, and other OSHA-mandated topics tailored to art and theater environments.
Technical Editing and Publication
Review and authorship of safety content for books and publications related to art, theater, and museum practices to ensure technical accuracy.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Delivering safety training and educational programsProvides formal OSHA-compliant training in hazard communication (Right to Know), personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, bloodborne pathogens, and workplace safety. Offers in-depth "train the trainer" programs lasting two to five days to prepare supervisors and educators to deliver safety training. Also delivers tailored lectures on discipline-specific hazards in painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, metalwork, woodworking, sculpture, textiles, glasswork, and theater production.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Providing free safety information and referral servicesOperates a free information service offering professional advice on safety and industrial hygiene, educational materials, and referrals to medical and support resources for artists and arts organizations. This service is funded through fees from consulting activities.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishing health and safety information for the arts communityProduces the monthly newsletter ACTS FACTS, which covers government regulations and research on health and safety in the arts and theater, and has been published continuously for 18 years. Publishes data sheets on over 60 technical subjects, available free by mail, and republishes content in dozens of art and theater publications monthly.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Authoring health and safety research and publicationsConducts and disseminates research through authored books, including The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide, which received the 1996 Choice Outstanding Academic Book Award, and other publications on industrial hygiene and safety practices in the arts.
- Conducting OSHA compliance inspections and safety assessmentsPerforms OSHA compliance inspections for arts and theater facilities, evaluating hazard communication, personal protective equipment, emergency plans, fall protection, machine guarding, ventilation, electrical systems, chemical handling, and toxic materials. Also provides customized safety assessments for special hazards such as theatrical effects, antique equipment, and performance art, with written reports delivered within approximately two weeks.
- Providing health and safety consulting for arts, crafts, and theater facilitiesOffers comprehensive health and safety consulting services for architectural design of art and theater facilities, including review of ventilation systems, safety equipment selection, and compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. Services also include technical review of architectural plans and facility walk-throughs to ensure safe and legal operations.
- Reviewing and contributing technical safety content to publicationsReviews and verifies the technical accuracy of health and safety information in arts, theater, and craft publications, and authors safety chapters and sidebars for books in these fields.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$31K44%
Program service revenue$40K56%
Investment income$180%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$49K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$188K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$188K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONONA ROSSOL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $46K |
board members · 2
- ELIZABETH NORTHROP — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN M ROSSLAND HULCE — Director
relationships · 103
Who they work with
- Alley Theater Partner — Collaborated on building planning for theater facilities with integrated safety systems.
- Allworth Press Partner — Collaborated on publications including safety content for freelance photography and graphic design.
- Allworth Press Partner — Distributes books authored or co-published by ACTS, including The Artist's Complete Health & Safety Guide and The Health & Safety Guide for Film, TV & Theater.
- American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Partner — Provided health and safety services to the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses.
- American Institute of Graphic Arts Partner — Collaborated on "Professional Practices in Graphic Design," a publication incorporating safety guidance reviewed by ACTS.
- Arthur D. Little, Inc. Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Arthur D. Little, Inc. Partner — Provided health and safety services to Arthur D. Little, Inc.
- Boston University Theater Department Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Boston University Theater Department Partner — Provided health and safety services to the Boston University Theater Department.
- Brandeis University Theater Department Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Brandeis University Theater Department Partner — Provided health and safety services to the Brandeis University Theater Department.
- British Museum of Natural History Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- British Museum of Natural History Partner — Provided health and safety services to the British Museum of Natural History.
- Broadway Theater Companies Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services to Broadway theater companies including Cats, La Cage aux Folles, and Les Miserables.
- Broadway Theater Companies Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services to Broadway theater productions including Cats, La Cage aux Folles, and Les Miserables.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Provided health and safety services to the Brooklyn Museum.
- Canadian Conservation Institute Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Canadian Conservation Institute Partner — Provided health and safety services to the Canadian Conservation Institute.
- Canadian Museum of Nature Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Canadian Opera Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Canadian Opera Partner — Provided health and safety services to the Canadian Opera.
- Canadian Stage Company Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Canadian Stage Company Partner — Provided health and safety services to the Canadian Stage Company.
- Center Stage Partner — Provided health and safety services to Center Stage in Baltimore.
- Center Stage in Baltimore Partner — Provided health and safety consulting services.
- Center for Safety in the Arts Partner — Monona Rossol co-founded the Center for Occupational Hazards in New York, now known as the Center for Safety in the Arts, where she practiced industrial hygiene from 1977 to 1987.
- Central Washington State University Partner — Collaborated on building planning for the art building in Ellensburg, WA.
- Citadel Theater Partner — Provided health and safety services to the Citadel Theater in Edmonton.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Participatory Safety Engagement 32 orgsmethodology: participatory_inspectionBy involving clients directly in facility inspections through on-site discussion and collaboration, we improve implementation of safety practices because participatory engagement increases understanding, ownership, and practical adaptation of recommendations.shared approach: Safety-First Systems Integration →
- Artist-Informed Safety Guidancemethodology: artist-informed-safety-practiceBy integrating firsthand artistic practice and materials expertise into health and safety guidance, we produce more accurate and applicable recommendations because the lived experience of artists ensures field-specific relevance and practical adoption.
- Conflict-Free, Independent Safety Advisory Modelmethodology: conflict-free advisory modelBy avoiding financial ties to manufacturers of artists' materials, we produce trustworthy and unbiased safety recommendations because independence ensures that guidance is driven by health and safety needs rather than commercial influence.
- Controlled Dissemination of Verified Safety Informationmethodology: open-republication_with_attributionBy enabling free republication of safety content under conditions requiring attribution and fact-checking, we expand access while maintaining accuracy because structured sharing ensures information integrity and promotes ongoing engagement with ACTS as the source.
- Safety Integration Through Collaborative Designmethodology: safety-by-designBy collaborating with architects and end users during planning, we produce safer artistic environments because health, safety, and regulatory compliance are embedded into architectural design from the outset, aligning infrastructure with specific artistic processes and materials.