HAMILTON, ON - (October 25, 2007) - The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is calling for entries for the 2007-08 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. This annual, national award is available to students enrolled in an occupational health and safety course or programme in an accredited college or university in Canada, leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma or degree.

Established in 2002 by the CCOHS Council of Governors, the Dick Martin Scholarship Award was created in recognition of Mr. Martin's valuable contribution to CCOHS as one of its governors; his powerful voice for the rights of workers; his commitment to securing justice for working men and women; and, promoting action to protect people's environments inside and outside the workplace.

Three, $3000 scholarships will be awarded. To apply for the award, post secondary students are invited to submit a 1000-1200 word essay on a topic related to their area of study in occupational health and safety. Essays will be judged on the intellectual content, the practical and theoretical value and the presentation and style.

Entry deadline for the Dick Martin Scholarship Award is January 31, 2008.

More information about Dick Martin, as well as full details about the Dick Martin Scholarship Award - including the application form are available on the CCOHS website, www.ccohs.ca/scholarship/entries.

Submissions may be made electronically. For more information, contact the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety at 1-800-668-4284 or e-mail scholarship@ccohs.ca

For further information contact:
Eleanor Westwood
Manager of Communications
CCOHS
905.572.2981 X4408
eleanorw@ccohs.ca