SAFE Work is important to all Canadians. That's why each year the nation celebrates occupational safety and health for an entire week, bringing special events, awards presentations and a heightened awareness of ways to work more safely with it.
This year, North American Occupational Safety and Health week (NAOSH) is being held May 3 - May 9, and Manitoba is well on its way to full-on festivities.
Over the week, businesses in our province will promote and celebrate efforts that consciously work towards safety at work, safety at home and safety at play - for
all Manitobans.
Many businesses already have their events in place, but it's not too late to become involved. If your workplace or organization has an eye on safety, you may consider:
- sponsoring a safety poster contest for employees' children
- creating a company safety calendar with reminders and tips
- hosting a family safety fair or picnic
- launching a recognition program to reward health and safety suggestions
- setting up a demonstration
Do anything - and that means anything! - to promote NAOSH week within your community.
Official NAOSH Week 2009 Sponsors include: Manitoba Hydro, Cangene, Dennis Visual Communications, The Lung Association of Manitoba, King's Service Inc., United Rentals, Biovail, City of Winnipeg, Construction Safety Association of Manitoba, CWS Logistics, Nelson River Heavy Construction Ltd., New Flyer Industries, the Paradis, PCL Constructors, SAFE Hospitality, SAFE Manitoba, Safety Services Manitoba, TruServ Canada and Manitoba Lotteries Corporation.
The official Manitoba NAOSH kick-off is May 4 at New Flyer Industries Canada (711 Kernaghan Rd).