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.

Monday, September 21
Abbotsford Campus Tabling
8:30-9:30 am B122
12:30-1:30 pm 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, Sept 25
Abbotsford campus
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.

Topics will include:

Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee – 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