Requires online application, cover letter
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Dick Martin Scholarship Award, which will award two scholarships worth $3,000 each to one university student and one college student pursuing their education in a field related to occupational health and safety.
Established in 2002, the scholarship honors Dick Martin, a tireless health and safety advocate and a pioneer of workplace health and safety in Canada.
Eligible programs include mine safety, occupational or industrial health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management or other related safety degree program. CCOHS will also award $500 to the academic institutions of each winning student.
Those who wish to apply must complete an online application and submit a cover letter outlining their aspirations of obtaining a career in the health and safety industry, and a 1,200 word prevention based or technical essay on one of two topics related to occupational health and safety:
- Prevention Essay: Choose a high-risk workplace hazard. How would you work to solve and create awareness about the issue?
- Technical Essay: Research an existing or emerging hazard or risk (coverage may include how to identify, assess and control the risks).
Applications are open until 11:59 p.m. EST, January 31, 2021. Scholarship rules, criteria, and other guidelines are available on the CCOHS website: www.ccohs.ca/scholarships/dmartin/.
Recently, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) launched a new campaign which aims to attract a new generation to the construction industry. Also, CoeffiScience – the Quebecois sectoral workforce committee dedicated to the chemical, petrochemical, refining and gas sector – released a guide to best practices which aims to tackle female representation in the sector.
In August, the CCOHS released an online course to guide businesses on how to safely return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
