North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week

May 1st - May 7th, 2011

The EOHSS department is proud to announce another exciting week of events for North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week running from Monday, May 2nd to Friday May 6th.  Every year, during the first week of May, corporations across North America come together to celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health Week.  The purpose of NAOSH week is to promote ongoing health and safety in the workplace and the community.  This year's theme is "What's Your Plan?".  Our celebration includes a vendor fair on Wednesday, May 4th accompanied by a BBQ for all staff as well as a draw for great prizes.  Our vendor fair will be held in the MUSC atrium.  The Health and Safety Award of Excellence will be presented by President Patrick Deane at 12:10pm.

Click here to find more about the history of NAOSH Week. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS DURING NAOSH WEEK

Monday, May 2nd

Tuesday, May 3rd

Wednesday, May 4th

  • BBQ - 11:30am to 1:30pm
    Vendor Fair - 11:00am to 2:00pm
    Health and Safety Award of Excellence presented by President Dr. Patrick Deane - 12:10pm
    In front of Burke Science Building (Rain Location - MUSC Atrium)

Thursday, May 5th

Friday, May 6th

 

Please register for the training sessions above by emailing or by registering online.

 

Award of Excellence in Health and Safety Contribution

Click here for more information on the Award of Excellence

 This Year's Recipients:

  • Leah Allan from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology; and
  • Leslie Steinberg from the Department of Medicine
Leah Allan Leslie Steinberg with University
President Patrick Deane


MORE INFORMATION

 

A Special Thanks to This Year's Sponsors

  • CCOHS
  • Emergency First Response Team (EFRT)
  • Grand & Toy
  • Healthy Workplace
  • Human Solutions
  • Lawlor Safety
  • Public Services Health & Safety Association
  • RPR Environmental
  • Security & Parking Services
  • Department of Sustainability
  • VWR Environmental

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