HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 03 08 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week PROCLAMATION
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
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WHERtAS, the residents of the City of Winter Springs value safe and healthful workplaces for all of our citizens;
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HFR< AS, the majority of workplace injuries and fatalities are preventable,however more than 4,600 workers die
each year from job related injuries,and millions more suffer occupational injuries and illnesses; and
WHEREAS, businesses spend$170 billion a year on coststied to occupational injuries,health care and illnesses and
WHEREAS,
intangible costs of losing a loved one,a friend and a co-worker; and
IIHEREAS, safer organizations enjoy increased productivity, higher employee satisfaction and a better reputation,
while recording less lost time,and lower workers'compensation and healthcare costs; and
WHEREAS, during.the week of May 7-13, 2017 - North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH),
the American Society of Safety Engineers members, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
corporate/association partners representing thousands of businesses will mobilize in an effort to increase employer,
employee and public awareness of being safe at work to encourage safe practices; to help companies and
WHEREAS,
enhance their workplace safety efforts; and
IIHEREAS, on May 10, 2017 occupational safety and health professionals will be recognized on Occupational Safety
and Health Professional Day for their commitment to protect people, property and the environment at work in their
communities.
NoW, T*wpt mE, 1„ CHARS L cEY, mAYOR oF THE CITY/ u, WINTER SP'�1EiS, do
hereby Proclaim the week of May 7-13, 2017 be designated as
"NORTH AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH WEER"
(NAOSH)
and Wednesday, May 10, 2017,to be Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day- and encourage all industries,
organizations, community leaders, employers and employees to support activities designed to increase awareness of
the importance of safe workplaces for all.
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CHARLES LACEY,MAYOR # i ' , •
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CITY, �ERK
Charles Lacey
Mayor
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