{"id":37860,"date":"2026-08-21T18:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T01:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/announce\/?p=37860"},"modified":"2026-08-21T18:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T01:06:23","slug":"national-occupational-safety-health-week-sept-21-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/announce\/2026\/08\/21\/national-occupational-safety-health-week-sept-21-25\/","title":{"rendered":"National Occupational Safety &amp; Health Week &#8212; Sept 21-25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>National Occupational Safety &amp; 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, September 21<br \/>\nAbbotsford Campus Tabling<br \/>\n8:30-9:30 am B122<br \/>\n12:30-1:30 pm Cafeteria<\/p>\n<p>Tues, Sept 22<br \/>\nChilliwack campus<br \/>\nBuilding A<br \/>\nTabling: Noon-1:30 pm<\/p>\n<p>Wed, Sept 23<br \/>\nMission &amp; Clearbrook Engagement<\/p>\n<p>Thurs, Sept 24<br \/>\nChilliwack campus<br \/>\nTrades and Technical Centre<br \/>\nTabling: 11 am-12:30 pm<\/p>\n<p>Fri, Sept 25<br \/>\nAbbotsford campus<br \/>\nCampus walk-around<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus for the week<\/strong><br \/>\nThroughout the week, we will connect with employees, share health and safety information, answer questions, and gather feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Topics will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee \u2013 Who we are and what we do<\/li>\n<li>Department &amp; Supervisor Training \u2013 Book a session<\/li>\n<li>Incident, Hazard &amp; Near-Miss Reporting \u2013 What, where, and why to report<\/li>\n<li>Refusal of Unsafe Work \u2013 Rights and responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Ergonomics \u2013 Creating a safer, more comfortable workspace<\/li>\n<li>Ladder Safety \u2013 Safe selection and use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Connect. Inform. Engage.<br \/>\nAsk questions. Share your experiences. Identify hazards. Help us build a stronger safety culture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/safety-and-security\/environmental-health-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/safety-and-security\/environmental-health-safety\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact Mary Miller at <a href=\"mailto:Mary.Miller@ufv.ca\">Mary.Miller@ufv.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #fff;\">09\/26\/2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Occupational Safety &amp; 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. 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