Mosaic Place has received certification from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) announcing that the biorisk and cleaning protocols at the venue meet high standards.
The GBAC Star accreditation is an international certification that evaluates a facility’s cleaning practices, biohazard protocols and health and safety plans to ensure they meet a high standard of safety.
“I really think this is kind of safety seal for everybody who enters through our doors, whether it's audience members or people preforming or playing, whoever visits Mosaic Place,” said general manager Ryan MacIvor.
Certification involves an application and review process, where GBAC reviews the applicant’s procedures using 20 core elements to determine whether they exceed or meet the standard.
“It's a pretty thorough review of all our policies and those core elements,” said MacIvor. “Someone is coming in and looking at what you’re doing and saying, ‘you’re doing a great job, can you do better?’”
GBAC Star accreditation shows that Mosaic Place is working hard to safely welcome audiences, performers and athletes back through its doors, said MacIvor.
Biohazard responses have been very top-of-mind lately, he continued, and Mosaic Place staff are hoping this international accreditation will help patrons feel more at ease returning to the venue.
“I think our policies and procedures are very strong and rigorous [and] I think this just reinforces, by getting this certification, the great work being done here,” said MacIvor. “As events and live entertainment venues looks to re-open, I think this is just another one of those checkmarks to ensure we are ready and prepared to welcome guests back in a safe manner.”
MacIvor estimated the process to certify Mosaic Place took several months to complete, and the venue will have to complete a review accreditation process annually to continue to receive the certification.
Mosaic Place is now one of only two Saskatchewan entertainment venues to receive Star accreditation from GBAC, which McIvor feels really shows how dedicated the venue and Spectra Venue Management are to their patrons safety.
“This certification really showcases to the community that we take our fans and tenants and the people who come to the facility seriously, in terms of their health and safety,” said MacIvor. “I’m proud to say that Mosaic Place does meet this international standard, and we’re really pleased to be able to do this.”
