Media Advisory: Are Young Workers Safe in Canada?

Minister Mihychuk Launches Safety Week With Video by Youth, for Youth


OTTAWA, ON--(Marketwired - May 02, 2016) -

Who & What
In a 'State of the Workplace' address, the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, is kicking-off Safety Week for Canada.

The highlight will be the announcement and viewing of the nationwide youth video contest on workplace safety.

The Safety Week is officially known as North America Occupational Safety (NAOSH) Week, which is May 1 -7, 2016.

Where
Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa

When
Monday, May 2, 2016
10:30-noon

Contact
Perry Ruehlen
250-537-7851 | pruehlen@csse.org

NAOSH Week: May 1 - 7, 2016
Make Safety a Habit 
NAOSH Week (#NAOSH2016) is led by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
www.naosh.ca | www.csse.org

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Contact Information:

Contact 
Perry Ruehlen
250-537-7851
pruehlen@csse.org

"We all need to make safety a habit," state Jim Hopkins, President, Canadian Society of Safety Engineering. Over 100 NAOSH Week events are occurring in communities across Canada and are listed on www.naosh.ca.