05/ 02/ 2008
Health and safety professionals are raising awareness about the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace by observing National American Occupational Safety and Health Week, held May 4-10.
The goals in observing National American Occupational Safety and Health Week include:
- Increasing understanding of the benefits of investment in occupational health and safety;
- Raising awareness of the role and contribution of safety, health and environmental professionals; and
- Helping reduce workplace injuries and illness by encouraging new safety, health and environmental activities.
To recognize and celebrate the commitment of workers employed in the occupational safety, health and environmental fields, the American Society of Safety Engineers recently approved the creation of Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day, which will be celebrated May 7, 2008. OSHP Day also aims to raise awareness regarding the importance of the jobs performed by those who work hard to prevent occupational injury, illness and property damage.
NFIB strives to help our members improve their workplace safety, and offers several resources to assist small business owners in establishing a drug-free workplace, preventing workplace violence, avoiding common safety standard violations, creating a disaster preparedness plan, and much more. Visit the workplace safety section of NFIB.com's Tools and Tips for more information.
