草莓污视频导航

Oct. 7, 2024

草莓污视频导航 participates in province-wide campaign to promote workplace safety at post-secondary institutions

Faculty and staff are encouraged to become safety champions
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The 草莓污视频导航 is participating in a safety champion media campaign, together with other post-secondary institutions in Alberta, to enhance the safety culture at work. The initiative is led by Campus Alberta Risk and Assurance (CARA), a group of representatives from 26 post-secondary institutions in Alberta that work to improve risk management, emergency management, and health and safety across the institutions.

鈥淭his campaign is an important collaboration across Alberta鈥檚 post-secondary institutions,鈥 says Mike Van Hee, vice-president (services). 鈥淏y working together, we are strengthening our shared commitment to workplace safety, encouraging active participation, and building a lasting culture of safety that benefits all members of our educational community."

Launching this October, the media campaign aims to empower faculty and staff to become safety champions who promote within their workplaces. Safety champions go beyond mere compliance. They actively encourage a positive, supportive work environment where everyone feels safe 鈥 physically, mentally and culturally.听

鈥淲orkplace safety is a shared responsibility, and initiatives like this allow us to work together to advance our goal to be a safe, inclusive, healthy, and respectful environment at all times,鈥 says Van Hee.听

The 草莓污视频导航 is continuously working to prioritize the safety of its employees through various initiatives, including required Environment, Health and Safety courses for all employees and the renewal of the Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.

鈥淧sychological safety is essential to creating a workplace where people can belong and thrive,鈥 says Andrew Szeto, PhD, director, . 鈥淏y fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, we are building a culture where employees can contribute their best without hesitation or fear."

The safety champion campaign will unfold over the next three months and phases, beginning in October with 鈥淲hat鈥檚 wrong with this picture?鈥 to highlight that workplace hazards are not always immediately visible, urging faculty and staff to take a closer look. In November and December, the campaign will focus on specific workplace situations related to physical, psychological and cultural safety.听

Visit the Safety Champion website for more information, tools and resources at as part of the first step in becoming a safety champion.

The is a commitment made by the university that advocates for a post-secondary culture that embraces both excellence and caring. The strategy is a whole-community effort where we collaboratively build and maintain environments where everyone can achieve well-being, thrive, excel and feel a sense of belonging.


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