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North American Occupational Safety and Health WeekWeekMay 3 to 9

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week was first observed in Canada as a strategy to emphasize the importance of a safe and healthy workplace

History

Inception of the Week. North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week was first observed in Canada as a strategy to emphasize the importance of a safe and healthy workplace

How It's Celebrated

North American Occupational Safety and Health WeekWeekMay 3 to 9 is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

Other Years

2021 Mon
03 May
2022 Tue
03 May
2023 Wed
03 May
2024 Fri
03 May
2025 Sat
03 May
2027 Mon
03 May
2028 Wed
03 May
2029 Thu
03 May

Countries

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