Check out WorkSafeBC’s entertaining NAOSH Week music video. The song is based on the 80s hit “Making It Work,” from the Vancouver band Doug and the Slugs.
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Are you tired? If so, you aren’t alone. Many of us sacrifice sleep for many of the same reasons – work, family life, socializing, social media. We know sleep is important, but we don’t make it a priority.
Can you inspire your peers to work more safely in 25 words or less? That’s the challenge for BC youth (13+) who want to become Raise Your Hand Champions in this contest that runs until August 31, 2011.
Paralympic medalist Josh Dueck high-fived 9,307 people last summer, winning a Guiness World Record, to raise awareness of young worker safety. Now WorkSafeBC has entered a video about Josh’s high-five record in the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship’s Film Festival 2011.
Elves are known for working hard – and often they work a bit too hard. Their work ethic is so strong, and they have so much energy, that they don’t really like taking breaks. As their supervisor, Santa has a role to play in helping keep them safe at work.
October generally finds me and my offspring mulling over possible Halloween costumes. This year I came across an idea with a built-in “teachable moment” on workplace safety – construction worker. Not only is it a fun and visual costume for kids, it’s also a chance to gently introduce the importance of personal protective equipment.