St. John’s, NL – The final game of the season for SAFE Work NL’s Who Wants to Save a Life?, was played today at Holy Heart Auditorium in St. John’s, between Lewisporte Collegiate and Elwood High of Deer Lake.  

Lewisporte Collegiate defeated Elwood High by a score of 310 to 0 to win the competition and capture $10,000 in participant scholarships and cash for their school.  Elwood High wagered all of their points on the final question, and takes home $5,000 in scholarships and cash prizes for their school.  

SAFE Work NL’s Who Wants to Save a Life?, is a trivia game designed to educate high school students about workplace health and safety. It was developed and funded by the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (the Commission), in partnership with the Department of Education and Futures in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Youth (FINALY!).   

On Thursday, May 7, students from the schools around the province which played in the game show series also attended a health and safety workshop at Holy Heart of Mary High School entitled: Building Youth Champions.  The purpose of this event was to use mediums such as presentations, guest speakers and discussions, to further increase the education and awareness of youth about occupational health and safety.  

“The health and safety education and awareness of young workers in this province is something to which we all need to pay attention, said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister responsible for the Commission.  “I believe every participant in this game show will better understand the importance of safety in both their regular daily activities, as well as their work activities.”   

 “Young people entering the workforce need to know what it means to be safe at work and the rights and responsibilities they have to ensure their safety and the safety of others,” said Ralph Tucker, the Commission’s Board Chair.   

 “Accidents and illnesses in the workplace affect workers, employers, families and communities and we must all play a role to ensure that every working person in Newfoundland and Labrador goes home healthy and safe at the end of every working day,” added Leslie Galway, the Commission’s CEO.  
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Kathy Dicks-Peyton, ABC
Manager of Communications and Event Planning
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission
Telephone: 709-778-1566, 709-689-9279 or 1-800-563-9000 

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