2023 SAFE & SOUND WEEK
August 7- 13, 2023
VIDOSH is pleased to support Safe & Sound Week from August 7-13, 2023. This nationwide event raises awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs in the public sector workplace. The Safe + Sound Campaign encourages every workplace in the U.S. to have a safety and health program. Establishing a successful safety and health program can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause illness or injury.
About Safe and Sound Week
Safe and Sound Week begins August 7, 2023 ! 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.
DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Show your commitment to safety by partaking in VIDOL’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (VIDOSH):
Safe and Sound Webinar: Lead with Safety on Thursday, August 10, 2023 10 AM – 11 AM
This webinar will provide useful information to the public sector departments and agencies, human resource professionals, labor unions, and stakeholders. Attendees will be provided with details for safer decision-making processes regarding occupational safety and health hazards within the public sector workforce. See attached flyer for more information.
Departments and Agencies will achieve lasting reductions in accident rates, thereby lowering Worker’s Compensation insurance rates, creating a more productive work environment and increasing workplace safety and health culture.
