Virgin Islands Division of Occupational Safety and Health

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august 12 -18, 2024
SAFE & SOUND WEEK

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. This year Safe + Sound Week will provide resources for businesses on Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

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About Safe and Sound Week

Safe and Sound Week begins August 18, 2024 ! The Safe and Sound campaign is a nationwide OSHA event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs, including management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing workplace hazards.

REGISTER
Register for Safe and Sound Week at:
Safe + Sound Week | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)

PARTICIPATE
Partake in one of our safe and sound activities or create your own activity/event. See attachments for further details and take photos of your events!

RECOGNIZE
Recognize Your Participation! After completion of your event, download your certificate or virtual challenge coin to recognize your participation. Send photos to usafe@dol.vi.gov.

Please distribute this information and the flyers to all employers, workplaces, and stakeholders via your most expansive means of dissemination. For additional information, contact the V.I. Department of Labor VIDOSH at usafe@dol.vi.gov.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Show your commitment to safety by partaking in the Virgin Islands Division of Occupational Safety and Health (VIDOSH) Safe and Sound Webinar:

 

One OSHA: Working Together to Achieve Results
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

On Tuesday, August 13 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST), join OSHA New York Region, Puerto Rico Area Office, the Virgin Islands Division of Occupational Safety and Health, and Safety in Paradise Consultation Program for an exciting, FREE online webinar promoting the SAFE + SOUND WEEK 2024 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide annual event held every August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This event will focus on essential themes including heat injury prevention strategies tailored for the Caribbean’s tropical climate, safe practices in tree trimming and landscaping activities, and identifying top hazards in construction. These topics are particularly pertinent as we navigate the challenges of ensuring safety and sound practices during the summer months.

Click on the event poster shown below and scan the QR Code to register via Eventbrite and learn more about this event.

At the Eventbrite registration website, click on the “Follow” button to receive notifications of future events sponsored by OSHA New York Region, Compliance Assistance Specialists.

Register now to secure your spot and be part of this informative event!

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