2018 NAOSH Week B.C.: Make Safety a Habit
The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week (also known as Safety and Health Week) is an annual, continent-wide event where employers, workers, and all partners in occupational health and safety collaborate to promote injury and illness prevention in the workplace.
2018 National Launch coming to Victoria, B.C.
Join us on May 7 for the official national launch of NAOSH Week. The event will begin at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C. and then move to the B.C. Legislature with activities to follow in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
Participation certificates and awards
Every year, organizations throughout B.C. that participate in NAOSH Week receive a certificate and have the opportunity to apply for an award. Certificates are mailed in October and the awards winners are acknowledged at an awards luncheon. The deadline for 2018 award applications and requests for Certificates of Participation is June 2018. There are award categories for a wide range of industries and for large and small businesses. In addition to these industry awards, there are also awards for:
- Most Innovative Activity
- Best Presentation of Theme
- Best New Entry
- Best Overall
How to submit an application for NAOSH Week B.C. Awards
How to enter
- Register to participate to ensure you receive useful resources, important updates, and a Participation Certificate
- Hold activities and events during NAOSH Week that represent the theme “Making Safety a Habit”
- Apply for a B.C. NAOSH Week award
- Bring your team to the Safety Forum and Awards Luncheon celebration in the fall of 2018 (details to be announced)
2017 in review and other planning resources
- View the 2017 List of winners
- Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week - Proclamation Video
- Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week Video - Making It Work
- 2018 NAOSH Week Steering Committee — B.C.
- 2018 National Planning Guide for NAOSH Week
For more information on NAOSH Week, visit www.naosh.ca or email NAOSHBC@gmail.com.
2018 CSSE BC/Yukon Region Achievement Recognition Awards
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)
NAOSH Week is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) — a safety practitioner organization that works with industry, government, and other safety organizations, to promote a greater awareness of health, safety and environmental issues in workplaces and communities.
Giving credit for effort and innovation
Now in its 27th year, the B.C./Yukon Region of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) is calling for submissions for the 2018 Achievement Recognition Awards.
These awards recognize excellence, professionalism, and expertise in occupational health and safety for both CSSE members and non-members, too. There are several awards available both for individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to the workplace, as well as numerous special awards.
Awards will be presented at the BC CSSE/NAOSH Week Safety Forum and Awards Dinner (details below).
How to enter
Visit the CSSE’s BC Lower Mainland Chapter website to see how to enter, a complete listing of awards, and nomination forms.
For further information, please contact Kathy Tull at 604.233.4024 or email Kathy.Tull@worksafebc.com.
2018 Annual B.C. Safety Forum & Awards Dinner
You’re invited to bring your team to the Safety Forum and Awards Dinner to celebrate the winners of B.C.’s NAOSH Week and CSSE’s BC/Yukon Achievement Recognition awards. This year it takes place on November 26, 2018 at the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre. The keynote speaker will be Todd Conklin. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit the NAOSH Safety Awards website.