Be safe and prepared - NAOSH and Emergency Preparedness weeks kick off at Memorial

May 4th, 2018

Barbara Battcock

Be safe and prepared - NAOSH and Emergency Preparedness weeks kick off at Memorial

The Office of the Chief Risk Office is celebrating and promoting its programs and initiatives during May with events planned in which students, faculty and staff can participate. These events are recognizing NAOSH Week (North American Occupational Safety and Health), Emergency Preparedness Week and National Police Week which are all celebrated in May.

Recognizing these weeks highlights to the Memorial community the importance of increasing understanding, raising awareness, reducing injuries and illness and being prepared for emergencies in the workplace, at home and in the community.

The complete event schedule for the events this May are included on the Environmental Health and Safety Calendar and the Gazette’s Event Listings.

Workplace NL Free Webinars: Workplace NL is offering additional Free webinars during NAOSH week. These include the following:

     Scent Awareness in the Workplace – Monday May 7, 2018 2:00-3:30 pm

     Psychological Health and Safety – Wednesday May 9, 2018 10:00–11:30 am

     WHMIS – Friday May 11, 2018 10:00–11:30 am

Please visit the following link to view a description and to register. https://mailchi.mp/whscc/naosh-week-additional-free-workshops-and-webinars?e=97bca0dbd2