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May 4 to 10, 2014
NAOSH Week in BC
Make Safety A Habit
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The NAOSH Week
Steering Committee–BC
Executive
Trina Wright (President)
go2hr
Meghan MacLean (Vice President)
BC Maritime Employers Association
Kelsey Knull (Treasurer)
Treen Safety
Wendy Bennett (Secretary)
Farm and Ranch Safety and Health
Association
Directors
Michele Baratelli (Awards Luncheon)
FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC
Belinda Becker (Marketing &
Communications)
WorkSafeBC
Marie Calogeros (Sponsorship)
BC Rapid Transit — SkyTrain
Lui Garcea (Public Relations)
BC Construction Safety Alliance
Tracy Gowans (CSSE Liaison)
District of North Vancouver
Helga Hildebrandt (Awards &
Participation Certificates)
BC Municipal Safety Association
Jim Hopkins
BC Rapid Transit — SkyTrain
Bryan Lundale
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
Michelle McLeod
WorkSafeBC
Chris Metcalfe (Launch Event)
MediQuest Technologies Inc.
Mary Moltman
Pacific Safety Centre
Rick Newlove (Golf)
ENFORM
Tammy Oliver
BC Construction Safety Alliance
Buck Page
Environmental Resources Management
Jimmy Sandhu (Tradeshow)
Trucking Safety Council of BC
Tanya Steele (Past President)
ER Plus risk Management Group
Geoff Teoli
actsafe
Kathy Tull (WorkSafeBC Liaison)
WorkSafeBC
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We’re thrilled to announce that, during
this past year, B.C.’s National
Occupational Health and Safety
(NAOSH) Week experienced a
record‑breaking series of successes.
Let’s make this a yearly habit.
It’s fitting, after all. In fact, it just so
happens that the theme for NAOSH
Week-B.C. 2014 is “Make Safety a
Habit.”
As participants ponder how to
incorporate this 2014 theme into
improving health and safety in their
workplaces, it’s worth considering what
we mean by “habits,” and how they can
help — or hinder — injury prevention.
What is a habit?
A habit is an acquired behaviour pattern,
regularly followed, until it becomes
almost involuntary.
When your colleagues subconsciously
think twice before lifting, they’ve formed
a habit. When they instinctively reach
for their personal protective equipment
once they arrive at work, they’ve
acquired a habit.
And when they naturally experience
feelings of excitement in the weeks
leading up to NAOSH Week — they’re
habituated!
Building on the successes
of 2013
In looking ahead to NAOSH Week 2014,
it’s important to reflect on the strides we
made in 2013.
Last year, NAOSH Week-B.C. saw record
growth and turnouts:
• The awards luncheon sold out, with
more than 300 attendees.
• The national launch event, held in
North Vancouver May 6, provided a
high profile kick-off to NAOSH Week
across the country.
• This year’s stakeholder brunch had
more than 200 people in attendance.
• Media exposure was unparalleled: the
event attracted 16 media outlets and
widespread online exposure, including
social media channels.
• Our NAOSH Week-B.C. committee
attracted nine new members, many of
them industry health and safety
association representatives.
• Following the growth in committee
membership, employer participation
increased, representing tens of
thousands of workers, and a significant
increase in the quality and quantity of
award applications.
Make safety a habit
This continuing trend of high-quality
initiatives and submissions by B.C.
organizations reflects the value of investing
in NAOSH Week activities. It demonstrates
B.C.’s important role, within Canada, of
raising awareness of workplace health and
safety and in celebrating the success of
prevention-minded employers.
As we look forward to NAOSH Week-B.C.
2014, join us in making safety a habit, with
the goal of fostering the improvement of
occupational health and safety in
workplaces throughout B.C.
The NAOSH Week steering committee of
B.C. welcomes the opportunity to continue
working closely with you on your
innovative workplace health and safety
initiatives, and to honouring your efforts
and achievements.
• The safety playground and trade show
attracted more than 2,000 visitors.
Trina Wright, President
NAOSH Week Steering Committee–BC
www.naosh.ca • [email protected]
NAOSH Week — an overview
North American Occupational Safety and Health
(NAOSH) Week is an annual, continent-wide event
involving employers, workers, and occupational
health and safety specialists promoting injury and
illness prevention in the workplace. NAOSH Week
began in 1997 as a mutually agreed-upon, annual
initiative between Canada, the United States, and
Mexico. Each country has since decided to dedicate
the first week in May toward supporting — and
recognizing — healthier, safer workplaces across
North America.
If you’re an employer, NAOSH Week provides an
excellent opportunity to focus, reinforce, and
strengthen your organization’s commitment to
occupational health and safety. Your NAOSH Week
theme for 2014 is Safety & Health: Make Safety a
Habit and takes place from Sunday, May 4 to
Saturday, May 10.
Here’s what you can do during NAOSH Week
to show your commitment to workplace health
and safety:
• Organize an activity within your organization
that reinforces the NAOSH Week theme.
• Order NAOSH Week promotional materials
to distribute to your staff
• Attend the BC NAOSH Week Launch Event May 5.
• Apply for a BC NAOSH Week award or request
a certificate of participation.
• Attend the Safety Forum & Awards Luncheon in
October (dates to be announced).
• Sponsor the BC NAOSH Week non-profit society
NAOSH Week Steering Committee–BC
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The history of NAOSH Week
From 1986 to 1996, prior to the creation of NAOSH
Week, the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
(CSSE) had observed Canadian Occupational
Health and Safety (COHS) Week. During the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks,
government labour representatives from Mexico,
the United States, and Canada jointly discussed
the role of workplace safety within the boundaries
of all three nations. At that time, Canada’s
representative brought up the subject of Canada’s
COHS Week, and suggested his Mexican and
American counterparts might wish to become
involved in a similar endeavor.
Subsequently, these groups approached the
CSSE for permission to expand the COHS Week
experience to Mexico and the United States. In
1995, after many meetings between Labour Canada
and the CSSE’s COHS Committee, a proposal
was put forward to expand the COHS format into
the North American arena. The CSSE Board of
Directors formalized this proposal at its spring
1996 meeting. The CSSE decided to adopt the
North American concept and implement it in place
of the Canadian event.
Labour Canada then agreed to officially recognize
the CSSE as the safety organization responsible for
NAOSH Week. Labour Canada would also play the
lead political role in overseeing the event in for
North America for three years, after which there
would be a review. The CSSE was then made
responsible for all management, marketing, policy,
and administration related to NAOSH Week, and
was deemed the proprietor and governing body.
In September 1996, the agreement was taken to the
NAFTA meeting and all parties agreed to the
proposal. NAOSH Week was established. Between
1997 and 2000, NAOSH Week was implemented
under this agreement.
Since 2000, the CSSE has retained responsibility
for the management of NAOSH Week. The CSSE
works hard to promote and encourage the goals
of this event, in partnership with the Canadian
Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS),
the Labour Program of Human Resources and
Social Development Canada (HRSDC), and national
Canadian charity, the Threads of Life. In
collaboration with the American Society of Safety
Engineers (ASSE), NAOSH Week remains a truly
continent-wide event.
The NAOSH Week logo incorporates three hands that form
an equilateral triangle. This represents the three participating
nations — Canada, the United States, and Mexico — and their
cooperation and commitment to occupational health and safety.
The three sides of the triangle stand for the partnership between
all three countries, 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 the international
exchange of ideas.
For more information about NAOSH Week, visit www.naosh.ca.
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2013 NAOSH Week — BC Winners
Best Overall
Capital Regional District
Best New Entry
3R Demolition Corporation
Most Innovative
Agropur Division Natrel
Shaw Cable Systems G.P. VTOC
Honourable Mentions
Construction
Educational
Institutions
Federally
Regulated
Best Presentation of Theme
Canadian Forces Base, 19 Wing Comox
Construction
3R Demolition Corporation
Educational Institutions
Forestry
General Industry
BC Institute of Technology
Federally Regulated Agencies
Canadian Forces Base, 19 Wing Comox
Forestry
West Fraser Mills
General Industry
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Health/Social Services
AXIS Family Resources Ltd.
Local Government
The Corporation of Delta
Manufacturing
Kerry (Canada) Inc.
Marine
Seaspan ULC
DP World Vancouver
Provincial/Crown Corporations
WorkSafeBC
Regional Government
Capital Regional District
Health & Safety Association
go2hr
Small Business
Kisik Aerial Survey
Tourism/Hospitality
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Transportation of Goods
Versacold Logistics and EV Logistics
Health & Safety
Association
Finning (Canada) — Surrey
SNC Lavalin Inc.
Royal Roads University
BC Maritime Employers
Association
Fraser Surrey Docks
Neptune Bulk Terminals
Shaw Cable Systems G.P VTOC
Vancouver Airport Authority
Finning (Canada) — Castlegar
Accenture Utilities BPO
Finning (Canada) — Vernon
Fortis BC — Kamloops
Fortis BC — Surrey
UNIVAR Canada Ltd.
Trucking Safety Council of BC
Local Government City of Courtenay
City of Vancouver Engineering
Services
Delta Police Department
District of North Vancouver
Manufacturing
Agropur Division Natrel
Garden Protein International
Richmond Finning Power Systems
USNR
Marine
Western Stevedoring
Provincial/Crown
Corporation
Regional
Government
BC Housing
Legislative Assembly of BC
Squamish Nation
Small Business
Rapid Wireline Services Ltd.
Transportation
of Goods
Kinder Morgan Terminals
Squamish Terminals
NAOSH Week
Special Contribution Awards
BC Maritime Employers Association
City of North Vancouver
District of North Vancouver
MediQuest/Defibtech
Seaspan ULC
Trucking Safety Council of BC
White Spot
WorkSafeBC
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How to participate in 2014 NAOSH Week–BC
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.
Receiving a participation certificate
If your organization took
part in 2014 NAOSH Week,
please fill in the online
registration form by June 20,
2014 to confirm your
participation, so we can
mail you a certificate. All
organizations that participate in NAOSH Week BC
will be entered into a prize draw.
• Best New Entry
• Best Overall
In order to be considered for an award, we
encourage you to organize activities within your
own organization and the community. Showcase
your daily efforts in relation to your company’s
size and participation, by coordinating variety of
activities and using incentives. You can also
illustrate your level of community involvement by
obtaining media coverage through newspapers,
radio, television, newsletters, or other
communications.
Applying for an award
Be sure to highlight the long-term benefits of the
activities to demonstrate how your employees’
participation in NAOSH Week will make a
difference beyond the actual week. These benefits
could include:
Fill in the online award application.* These include
an option to upload any supporting documentation,
including videos, and pictures. Applications must
be received by June 20, 2014.
• The training sessions that
were conducted, and their
extent (company-wide/
specific employees).
There are award categories for a wide range of
industries and for large and small businesses
(see categories below). In addition to these industry
awards, the following are also awarded:
• The improvements and future
goals that were identified.
• Most Innovative Activity
• A demonstration of your
company’s commitment to
safety and health in the workplace.
For more information, please email naoshbc@
gmail.com.
• Best Presentation of Theme
Categories
New Commercial Fishing
Forestry
Regional Government
Construction
General Industry
Retail
Educational Institutions
Health/Social Services
Safety & Health Association
New Farming and Ranching
Local Government
Small Business
Federally Regulated Agencies
Marine
Tourism/Hospitality
New Film & Performing Arts
Mining
Transportation of Goods
New Food Processing &
Manufacturing
New Oil & Gas
Transportation of People
Provincial/Crown Corporations
To learn more about participating in NAOSH Week–BC, applying for an award, or requesting a certificate of
participation, please email [email protected].
* In the “Nominee’s Chapter” and “Chapter Chair” fields, please enter NAOSH Week BC.
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How to sponsor 2015 NAOSH Week–BC
NAOSH Week-B.C.’s steering committee is a registered, non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. As a
result, our group relies heavily on the generous contributions of sponsors to fund its various annual activities.
Our committee has developed a series of categories to highlight the important role of its sponsors. These
include a “BC Sponsor” category for suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and consultants, and a “BC
Partner” category for industry health and safety associations. In order to provide maximum media exposure
for our contributors, we have also restricted the number of eligible sponsors for NAOSH Week-B.C. 2015.
Please review the corresponding 2015 Annual Sponsorship Chart, below, and consider supporting this
worthwhile endeavour. Your commitment to NAOSH Week-B.C. 2015 will not only enhance your
organization’s reputation as a strong proponent of workplace injury and illness prevention, but contribute
significantly to the event’s success.
Benefits
BC partners BC sponsors
($500)
($750)
General:
Logo in NAOSH Week 2015 Planning Guide (3,000 distributed within BC in October)
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Logo & link on national naosh.org website
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2015 BC NAOSH Week Certificate of Participation
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Logo on NAOSH Week brochure on Partner/Sponsor page
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Awards luncheon: (300+ attendees)
Logo in on-site program agenda
One ticket to Awards Luncheon (October 2014)
Logo on pop-up “BC Partners” banner/poster board at registration
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Logo on pop-up “BC Sponsors” banner/poster board within the room
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Ability to present an industry-specific award
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Logo on award category on PowerPoint slide
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Logo on “BC Sponsor” PowerPoint slide
Ability to distribute promotional materials at the NAOSH Week tradeshow booth
at Awards Luncheon
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Tradeshow booth at Awards Luncheon
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Ability to provide one promotional item in delegate kits
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Ability to donate a prize to be distributed with verbal recognition
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Logo on tent cards at Awards Luncheon
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BC launch event: (200 attendees)
One ticket to BC Launch Event (May 4, 2015)
Logo on pop-up “BC Partners” banner/poster board at BC Launch at registration
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Logo on pop-up “BC Sponsors” banner/poster board at BC Launch within the room
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Logo on “Sponsor” PowerPoint slide at BC Launch
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Logo on “BC Partner” PowerPoint slide at BC Launch
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Ability to distribute promotional materials at NAOSH Week booth at BC Launch
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Tradeshow booth at BC Launch
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Ability to donate a prize to be distributed at BC Launch (with verbal recognition)
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Logo on tent cards at BC Launch
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To learn more about sponsorship, email [email protected]
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American Society of Safety Engineers
1800 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: 847.699.2929
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Canadian Society of Safety
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39 River Street, Toronto ON M5A 3P1
Phone: 416.646.1600
email: [email protected]
www.csse.org
Human Resources and Social
Development Canada, Labour Program
North West Pacific Region
125 E. 10th Ave., Vancouver B.C. V5T 1Z3
24-hour hot line: 1.800.641.4049
www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/labour/index.shtml
The Canadian Centre
for Occupational Health and Safety
250 Main Street East, Hamilton ON L8N 1H6
Phone: 1.905.572.2981
Toll Free: 1.800.668.4284
www.ccohs.ca
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Threads of Life
PO Box 9066
1795 Ernest Avenue
London, ON V6E 2V0
Toll Free: 1.888.567.9490
www.threadsoflife.ca
WorkSafeBC
Publications and Videos
Phone: 604 232-9704
Toll Free: 1.866.319.9704
WorkSafeBC.com
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The Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) is a partner in NAOSH
Week. Contact your local chapter for information to help plan your event.
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CSSE Contacts
CSSE Chapters
Contact Person
Contact information
Skeena Chapter
Jacylyn Gordychuk
[email protected]
Pacific Rim Chapter
Jason Duchak
[email protected]
Thompson Okanagan Chapter
Kelly Twist
[email protected]
Fraser Valley Chapter
Lorne Gosick
[email protected]
Yukon Chapter
Shauna MacLean
[email protected]
B.C. North Central Interior Chapter
Scott McMillan
[email protected]
B.C. Lower Mainland Chapter
Tracy Gowans
[email protected]
CSSE Regional Vice President —
B.C./Yukon
Bryan Lundale
[email protected]
NAOSH Week promotional materials
For NAOSH Week publications, posters, stickers,
or videos that you can use in your NAOSH Week
activities, or to purchase t-shirts, baseball caps, lapel
pins, buttons, ballpoint pens, key rings, etc., please
visit www.naosh.ca
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Achievement Recognition Awards Program
Now in its 25th year, the BC/Yukon Region of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) recognizes
achievement by both individuals and organizations in a variety of categories, including outstanding
achievement, special projects, industry specific safety innovations, and young/new worker training/
orientation programs, through the annual Achievement Recognition Awards program. Each year, after the
nominations are received, an awards committee selects winners. Awards are presented at the CSSE/NAOSH
Week Safety Forum & Awards Luncheon held in October.
For a complete list of award categories, further information or nomination forms, please contact Kathy Tull
at 604.233.4024 or [email protected]. Deadline for nominations is June 27, 2014.
BC CSSE Awards – as easy as 1, 2, 3…
1. Choose the Award Category you wish to enter.
2.Nominate yourself, a colleague or company/organization.
3.Send in a completed Nomination Form by the deadline date.
Please join us in congratulating the 2013 Winners!
Individual Awards:
2013 Senior Safety
Professional
Honourable mention
Elaine Wolfson
Doreen Maruska
Safety Innovation in
Construction — “Pipe
Cage/Work Platform”
(Sponsored by
WorkSafeBC)
Organization Awards:
Organization 51–500
employees
Vancouver International
Airport Authority (YVR)
Wallace and Carey Inc.
Honourable Mention
Squamish Nation
Organization 500+
employees
Capital Regional District
Safety Specific
Non Profit Association
1–50 members
Trucking Safety Council
of BC
Safety Specific
Non Profit Association
500+ members
BC Construction Safety
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Jewel Holdings Ltd.
and their Innovation
Team:
• Alejandro Aceytuno
• Todd Collins
• Brian Finnie
• Warren Kinney
• Kubi Menekse
• Christine Kreutz
Special Awards:
Mar Sherwood
Bursary Award —
BCIT 1st Year Student
Chris Sayles
Plan now to be
next year’s winner!!
Save the date
BC CSSE/
NAOSH Week
launch event
May, 2014
BC CSSE/
NAOSH Week
safety forum and
awards luncheon
October, 2014
To learn more about these two signature events,
or to register, email [email protected]
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BC partners
BC sponsors
For information about NAOSH Week–BC,
email [email protected]