HAMILTON, ON - October 20, 2004 -- The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is calling for entries for the 2004-05 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. This annual, national award is available to students enrolled in an occupational health and safety course or programme in an accredited college or university in Canada, leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma or degree. Established in 2002 by the CCOHS Council of Governors, The Dick Martin Scholarship Award was created in recognition of Mr. Martin's valuable contribution to CCOHS as one of its governors; his powerful voice for the rights of workers; his commitment to securing justice for working men and women; and, promoting action to protect people's environments inside and outside the workplace. This year three, $1000 scholarships will be awarded. To apply for the award, post secondary students are invited to submit a 1000-1500 word essay on a topic that best describes their aspirations in the field of occupational health and safety. Entries will be judged on their knowledge of the subject matter, their understanding of the principles and values of Dick Martin, and their understanding of the role of CCOHS. Entry deadline for the Dick Martin Scholarship Award is January 31, 2005. More information about Dick Martin as well as full details about the Dick Martin Scholarship Award including the application form are available on the CCOHS Web site, www.ccohs.ca/scholarship/entries. Submissions may be made electronically. For more information, contact the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety at 1-800-263-8466 or e-mail scholarship@ccohs.ca -30- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Eleanor Irwin, Manager - Marketing, Sales and Communications Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety 905/572-2981, Ext. 4408 Email: eleanori@ccohs.ca Please visit www.ccohs-cchst.ca About CCOHS The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), formed in 1978, is a Canadian federal government agency based in Hamilton, Ontario. CCOHS provides Canadians with unbiased, relevant information and advice that supports responsible decision-making and promotes safe and healthy working environments. CCOHS makes a wide range of occupational health and safety information readily available, in language that is appropriate for all users, from the general public to the health and safety professional. Internationally, the Centre is renowned as an innovative, authoritative occupational health and safety resource. CCOHS partners and collaborates with agencies and organizations from Canada and around the world to improve the quality and quantity of resources and programs, as well as expand the breadth of usage of occupational health information to many different segments of society.
