www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 36 Jersey of Courage raises awareness of workplace safety by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff The Jersey of Courage is more than just a hockey jersey that's been autographed by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. It's a symbol of safety in the workplace, and a way to empower employees and students to keep safety at the top of mind when they are at work, MySafeWork explains on its website. MySafeWork, formerly known as Our Youth at Work, is a not-for-profit organization created by Rob Ellis and his daughter Jessica Di Sabatino to raise awareness about workplace safety in memory of their son and brother, David Ellis. David died in a workplace accident at a bakery in Oaville in 1999. He was 18 years old at the time. The Jersey of Courage is one of a number of initiatives MySafeWork created in conjunction with its partners -- employers and schools across Canada -- to bring workplace safety to the forefront. MySafeWork representatives take the Canadian hockey jerseys that act as working Safety Charter documents to schools and organizations to get employees and students committed to being safe at work. So far, more than 350,000 signatures have been collected from employees and students. Recently, the jersey signed by Wynne last July made its way to Oakville Hydro. Oakville Hydro staff, political leaders and safety advocates recently gathered at Oakville Hydro on Redwood Square for the signing of the Jersey of Courage. So far, there are 350,000 signatures from employees and students to show a commitment to being safe at work. | submitted photo Oakville Hydro President and CEO Rob Lister joined by his fellow Oakville Hydro staff, safety advocates and political leaders, said he Fortunately, today's hearing instruments sound and look very different from those produced even 3 short years ago. Research to improve the quality and naturalness of sound has resulted in digital instruments that perform up to patient expectations. If you haven't listened to a hearing aid in the last 3 years, come in for a TEST DRIVE* and prepare to be amazed! "The Inium circuit has a 96% overall patient satisfaction rating!" · *No obligation TEST DRIVE (wear hearing aids for 2 weeks without paying for them to experience the benefit in your daily life) · Government grants available, WSIB, VAC, ADP and private insurance plans. If you've forgotten what fair, professional service feels like, call us and prepare to be amazed! Satisfaction guaranteed! was thrilled to see their organization make the commitment to "enhancing the importance of building a safety culture. "Safety is our top priority and we want to encourage youth to embrace that philosophy," he stated in a press release. Ontario Labour Minister and Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn said by signing the Jersey of Courage, business leaders agree to integrate health and safety into their business strategies, process and performance measures. "It is only by engaging the senior leadership that real change can occur and that we can advance toward our goal of eliminating all workplace injuries and fatalities," he said. "We must make safety the first priority ev- erywhere -- the workplace, in business, in the homes and in the communities," added Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "It is imperative we communicate and educate our young people in the schools and help them understand the importance of safety." Ellis noted the event helps raise the standard of safety performance in Ontario and saves lives. "Encouraging courageous leaders across the Province to sign the Jersey of Courage begins with tremendous organizations like Oakville Hydro. Great leaders inspire other leaders to be courageous and impact the future of our Province and nation." For more information, visit www.mysafework. com. an active healthy lifestyle starts here · Physiotherapy · Massage Therapy · Athletic Therapy · Shockwave Therapy · Osteopathy, Acupuncture and Laser Therapy Call (905) 465-3277 (EARS) to book your complimentary hearing test ($60 value, Age 55+) OAKVILLE 2419 Marine Drive 905.257.1904 www.beinmotion.ca 360 Dundas St. East Unit B2 at Trafalgar Rd., Oakville