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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.

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.