North American Occupational Safety and Health, Mental Health Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Week
The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH), Mental Health Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Week are all May 4 – 10!
This week presents an excellent opportunity to focus, reinforce and strengthen our commitment to occupational safety, mental health and emergency preparedness through increased awareness, information sharing and training, all mixed with fun!
Schedule of Events
| Monday May 4, 2015 | Tuesday May 5, 2015 | Wednesday May 6, 2015 | Thursday May 7, 2015 | Friday May 8, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Events | CU Amazing Race- Health and Safety Edition | Live Fire Extinguisher Demonstration | Information Fair | Workplace Mental Health Awareness Training | Ergonomics Lunch N’ Learn |
| Training | Worker Health and Safety Awareness | TBD | TBD | Laboratory Safety | Emergency First Aid and CPR |
| Daily Online Challenge | Inspection Checklist Challenge | Emergency Evacuations | Safety Selfie | Workplace Mental Health Awareness | Announcement – Prize Winners! |
The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week has been recognized since 1997 by agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico. The goal is to focus employers, employees, partners, and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.
The 64th Annual Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on the mental health and well-being of men and boys and encourages people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect and engage others on issues related to mental health and mental illness. Every year, the Canadian Mental Health Association delivers programs and services to over half a million Canadians.
Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual national event coordinated by Public Safety Canada, in close collaboration with the provinces and territories and partners. The goal is to build a more resilient community by taking the time to get individuals, their families and their neighbourhoods ready for emergencies and disasters.
On behalf of the Environmental Health and Safety office, Campus Safety Services (CSS), Healthy Workplace and the Joint Health and Safety Committee, we thank you for your participation in these important initiatives.