Safety in the Workplace Week
WHEREAS, in 2013, the State of Alabama reported 19 occupational-related fatalities; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the State of Alabama reported 13,455 injuries in the workplace, resulting in worker’s compensation and medical payments of more than $720 million; and
WHEREAS, Alabama employers and employees in the public sector, private industries and businesses recognize the need to safeguard the workplace; and
WHEREAS, a safe and healthy workplace ensures the highest work environment possible; and
WHEREAS, this endeavor is worthy of our support and cooperation to reduce the toll of workplace injuries and deaths; and
WHEREAS, labor and industry within the state of Alabama seek to work together to promote workplace safety:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of August 25 through August 29, 2014, as
Safety in the Workplace Week
in the state of the Alabama.
Provided by the Office of the Governor of Alabama | governor.alabama.gov