Safety in the Workplace Week

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, in 2015, the state of Alabama reported 31 occupational-related fatalities; and

WHEREAS, in 2015, the state of Alabama reported thousands of injuries in the workplace,

resulting in worker’s compensation and medical payments of more than $694 million; and

WHEREAS, Alabama employers and employees in the public sector, private industries and

businesses recognize the need to safeguard from injuries in the workplace; and

WHEREAS, a safe and healthy workplace ensures the highest quality 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, employees and employers within the state of Alabama seek to work together to promote workplace safety:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim August 29^th, through September 2^nd, 2016, as

Safety in the Workplace Week

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 1st day of August 2016.

in the State of Alabama.

Robert Bentley

Governor