Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.
Governor
Declaration
Whereas, residents of the State of Utah deserve to live in communities that support safe and healthy living; and
Whereas, community and workplace safety should be a major concern for all Utah citizens, employers, employees and their families; and
Whereas, safe communities require the cooperation of all levels of government, business and industry, as well as the general public; and
Whereas, workplace and other accidents, illnesses, and deaths continue to cause untold human pain and suffering to injured Utah workers and their families; and
WHEREAS, citizens deserve a solution to statewide community safety, workplace safety and health threats; and
Whereas, the summer season, traditionally a time of increased accidental injuries and fatalities, is an appropriate time to focus attention on injury risks and prevention; and
Whereas, successful workplace safety programs are providing that solution by reducing accidents, illnesses, and deaths; and by increasing productivity, improving morale, lowering workers’ compensation premiums, and resulting in improved working environments; and
Whereas, The Utah Labor Commission and the Utah Department of Public Safety continue to initiate safety efforts, assure occupational safety and health and provide information and services for Utah employers, employees, and all citizens of Utah;
Now, Therefore, I, Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., Governor of the State of Utah, do join with the nation in “Celebrating Safe Communities”, the theme for 2007 National Safety Month, and do hereby declare the month of June 2007 as
Community and Workplace Safety Month
in Utah, and call upon all Utah employers, employees, and citizens to make safety and the reduction of accidents, illnesses, and deaths the primary objective to improve the quality of life for all Utah residents.
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