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North American Occupational Safety & Health Week
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May 6 - May 12
6 - 12 mai
The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week is a continent wide event spanning three countries Canada, USA and Mexico; that highlight to the public, government, and industry the importance of increasing understanding, raising awareness and reducing injuries and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.
The goal of the North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week is to focus the attention of employers, employees, the general public and all partners in occupational safety and health on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.
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CSSE President Peter Sturm hosted the Canadian launch of NAOSH Week 2011 in Fort McMurray, Alberta on Monday May 2, 2011. More than 200 people gathered at the MacDonald Island Park facility to officially “kick-off” NAOSH Week with a program that included keynote speaker, former CFL superstar Henry “Gizmo” Williams. Guests included
- The Honourable Guy Boutilier, MLA for MLA, Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, Province of AB
- Her Worship Melissa Blake, Mayor, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, AB
- Mr. Steve Horvath, President, CCOHS
- Ms. Shirley Hickman, Executive Director, Threads of Life
- Mr. Rick Pollock, Senior Vice President, ASSE
- Mr. Fred Fortman, Executive Director, ASSE
- Mr. Jerald Richelhoff, CSSE RVP, Alberta Region
- Ms. Gayle Bulbeck, Chair, Fort McMurray Chapter
On the same day, in Washington, DC, Andrew Cooper, CSSE Vice-President & Treasurer attended the official launch ceremony of NAOSH Week in the United States. He joined ASSE President Daryl Hill, along with officials from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and their alliance partners for a morning program of “Celebrating a Century of Safety”. The event in Washington included a reception at the US Capital Building to recognize the winners in the ASSE’s children’s poster contest and their families.
We are striving to:
- Increase understanding of the benefits of investment in occupational health and safety.
- Raise awareness of the role and contribution of safety and health professionals.
- Reduce workplace injuries and illness by encouraging new health and safety activities and interest in NAOSH Week.
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The NAOSH Week Logo
The NAOSH Week logo- three hands forming an equilateral triangle - portrays the three participating nations - Canada, the United States and Mexico - and symbolizes joint venture, cooperation and the commitment to the common goals shared by all occupational health and safety partners. The three sides stand for partnership of the three countries in this joint occupational health and safety venture, as well as all tripartite partnerships between business, labour and governments. The connected hands illustrate assistance and cooperation on many levels - from interpersonal relationships in the workplace to international exchange.
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Find out more about NAOSH Week.
NAOSH Week Champions
Motivational Champions
   
Resource Champions
    
Catalyst Champions
     
NAOSH Week Supporters
Alberta Health Services
Canadian Materials Handling & Distribution Society (CMHDS)
Hitachi Canadian Industries Ltd.
Red Deer County
Russell A. Farrow
Saskatchewan Research Council
YOW Canada Inc.
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