ST. JOHN’S – The Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (the Commission) congratulates Holy Spirit High School, Manuels and St. Kevin’s High School, Goulds, on achieving top honors in the 2010 SAFE Work Student Safety Video and Radio Ad Contest.  

Holy Spirit claimed first place in the radio ad contest, while St. Kevin’s received the top award for the video contest.  For their efforts, each school will receive $500 cash and the winning teams will each receive $500 cash prizes.

The 2010 SAFE Work Student Safety Video and Radio Ad Contest was developed to increase awareness and knowledge of workplace health and safety.  The contest was open to all students in the province enrolled in Workplace Safety 3220, Career Development 2201 and Skilled Trades courses. A total of 26 entries were received – comprised of 12 safety videos and 14 radio ads.

“Young workers are at an increased risk of workplace injuries, injuries that could be prevented,” says Leslie Galway, the Commission’s CEO.  “Awareness of workplace health and safety, including ones rights and responsibilities, contributes to the circumstances that prevent these injuries.”

The Holy Spirit radio ad entitled ‘Unsafe Work Accident’ was produced by Ben Styles, Michelle Andrews and Chantille Roberts, along with their teacher advisor Dr. Gerry White. 
The St. Kevin’s video entitled ‘Is Your Workplace Safe?’ was produced by Melanie Chafe, Kristen Hillier, Krista Barry, Amanda Thomas, Kimberly Doran, along with their teacher advisor John Goldsworthy.  

The winning entries will be available on the Commission’s website at: www.safeworknl.com.  The radio ad will also be professionally produced and will air on radio stations throughout the province.  

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For more information contact: 
 
Kathy Dicks-Peyton, ABC
Manager of Communications and Event Planning
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission
709-778-1566
709-689-9279