North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week
Making It Work
May 6 to 12, 2012
North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week is an annual event recognized across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Locally, it is sponsored by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering in partnership with Alberta Employment and Immigration.
The goal of NAOSH Week is to focus the attention of employers, employees, the general public and all partners in occupational safety, health and the environment on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace.
NAOSH Week 2012 will be held from May 6 to 12. Check out NAOSH to assist you with your planning.
Why should you get involved?
NAOSH Week offers a great opportunity to focus, reinforce and strengthen commitment to occupational safety and health. Participation and involvement in NAOSH Week offers the following benefits:
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Improves attitudes towards safety
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Increases understanding of the importance of occupational health and safety
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Assists in team building and improves communication between employees, safety committees and safety professionals
For more information on NAOSH Week, please visit the following websites:
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Occupational Health and Safety Quick Links
Contact Occupational Health and Safety
Call or email the OHS Contact Centre for general information, to order publications, file a complaint or report an incident.
- 1‑866‑415‑8690 (toll free)
- 780‑415‑8690 in Edmonton
Occupational Health and Safety Council
The OHS Council is an administrative body, which operates arms length from government. The Council advises the Minister on OHS matters and serves as an appeal body for orders issued by Occupational Health and Safety.
