Randy Gaw, Manager, Fire Safety Program at the Correctional Services of Canada was one of 14 persons who received the 2007 Award of Merit of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), on June 10, 2007.Presenting the award to Mr. Randy Gaw (right side) is Mr. Daniel Gagnier, Chairman of the Board with CSA Group. Mr. Gaw received the award in recognition of his dedication and leadership in the development of standards in the area of protective equipment for correctional and police officers.
Mr. Gaw has been actively involved in CSA standards development work for 17 years. In representing CSC, he has been a key resource for many CSA projects involving safety equipment and management systems used by emergency response and corrections personnel. Leading the effort to develop comprehensive protective equipment standards, his work has initiated a whole series of CSA standards for emergency preparedness and first responder equipment.
CSA is Canada's leading developer of standards and codes. The Award of Merit is an honour bestowed by CSA to individuals who have demonstrated leadership in developing Canadian voluntary standards and who, through technical, administrative, or special standards activities, have advanced the purpose of the Canadian Standards Association, to enhance public safety and health, to help preserve the environment and facilitate trade.
The 2007 awards of merit were presented by Daniel Gagnier, chair of the board, CSA Group at a special awards ceremony held during the CSA Annual Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
"The Award of Merit is presented annually in recognition of the immeasurable contributions our outstanding volunteers make toward the development and promotion of standards," says Pat Keindel, president, standards, CSA. "Without the extensive knowledge, hard work, and devotion of our volunteers, many of the standards that impact our daily lives, contribute to the betterment of society and advance Canadian economic well-being, would not exist. These volunteers are owed an enormous debt of gratitude for their selfless efforts."
Randy has also been actively involved with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for more than 18 years and represents CSC on the NFPA Life Safety Code and NFPA Building and Safety Codes. He is grateful for the support of Technical Services, Corporate Services, Correctional Operations and Programs Sector and the Commissioner in fostering CSC’s participation in these standards writing activities. By doing so, it keeps CSC in the forefront as a leader and contributor to the safety of the CSC staff, public safety officers and the Canadian public.
