Safety

Celebrate a Century of Safety During NAOSH Week May 1-7

May 2, 2011

With a theme of “Celebrating a Century of Safety,” the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week kicked off with opening ceremonies May 2 in Washington, D.C., to raise public awareness of occupational safety and health in North America.

Laura Walter

The event’s theme is a nod to the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) milestone 100-year anniversary – the organization was formed following the tragic 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that killed 146 workers. ASSE sponsors NAOSH Week along with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CSSE).

This year, OSHA, Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) officials helped kick off NAOSH Week with special Washington, D.C., events on May 2. FMCSA and DOT officials will stress the importance of increasing roadway safety. Officials and organizations also will celebrate the winners of ASSE’s “Safety on the Job” poster contest for kids aged 5-14.

For a full schedule of NAOSH Week events, visit http://www.asse.org/newsroom/naosh11.

About the Author

Laura Walter

Laura Walter was formerly senior editor of EHS Today. She is a subject matter expert in EHS compliance and government issues and has covered a variety of topics relating to occupational safety and health. Her writing has earned awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) and APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. Her debut novel, Body of Stars (Dutton) was published in 2021.