Oakland, CA – Cal/OSHA and the Department of Industrial Relations encourage California’s employers and workers to commit to workplace safety and health during Safe + Sound Week from August 7-13.
Register your commitment to safety with Cal/OSHA for Safe + Sound Week. Those who register will join the thousands of businesses around the country showing their commitment to workplace safety and will have their workplace listed as a participant. This year’s program will provide resources for businesses on mental health and well-being.
The benefits of participating in Safe + Sound Week include enhanced safety and health at work sites with effective safety programs to identify and address potential hazards before an injury or illness occurs; improved employee well-being and morale that increases business productivity; cost savings that proactive safety measures provide to reduce medical costs, workers’ compensation claims and potential losses associated with downtime and productivity disruptions; and increased awareness on best safety practices to help prevent work-related accidents, injuries and illnesses.
Show that you and your group lead on safety as a core value by supporting Safe + Sound Week through the communication channels or social media platforms you use with the hashtag #SafeandSoundWeek. Cal/OSHA and DIR are participating in a West Coast Challenge again this year with Oregon and Washington. The three state leaders have posted a video issuing a challenge to each other in a friendly competition to see which of the three states has the highest ratio of businesses registered.
Source: Cal/OSHA