National Occupational Safety & Health Week — Sept 21-25

National Occupational Safety & Health Week is an annual, continent-wide initiative that raises awareness about preventing workplace injuries and illnesses and promoting health and safety at work, at home, and in our communities.

At UFV, our goal is to use this week to connect, inform, and engage our campus community in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Safety is a shared responsibility. By recognizing hazards, speaking up about concerns, learning from incidents, and supporting one another, we can help prevent injuries and strengthen our safety culture.

Mon, Sept 21
Abbotsford campus
Tabling: 8:30-9:30 B122 & 12:30-1:30 Cafeteria

Tues, Sept 22
Chilliwack campus
Building A
Tabling: Noon-1:30 pm

Wed, Sept 23 Mission & Clearbrook engagement

Thurs, Sept 24
Chilliwack campus
Trades and Technical Centre
Tabling: 11 am-12:30 pm

Fri, Sep 25
Abbotsford campus walk-around

Focus for the week
Throughout the week, we will connect with employees, share health and safety information, answer questions, and gather feedback

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Topics will include:
• Joint Occupational Health and Safety committe — Who we are and what we do
• Department & Supervisor Training — Book a session
• Incident, Hazard & Near-Miss Reporting — What, where, and why to report
• Refusal of Unsafe Work — Rights and responsibilities
• Ergonomics — Creating a safer, more comfortable workspace
• Ladder Safety — Safe selection and use

Connect. Inform. Engage.
Ask questions. Share your experiences. Identify hazards. Help us build a stronger safety culture.

https://www.ufv.ca/safety-and-security/environmental-health-safety/

For more information, contact Mary Miller at Mary.Miller@ufv.ca

09/26/2026