GCU News Bureau

Just call it a stress-relief ball on steroids.

At the second annual GCU Health & Safety Day, Grand Canyon University and Grand Canyon Education employees will get the opportunity to relieve some stress by taking a few swings with a sledgehammer on a junk car.

“We will be stressing the importance of Personal Protective Equipment and making sure our employees have the right gear for the job,” said Brian Aispuro, Health and Safety Specialist in the Environmental Health and Safety Department.

It won’t be the only highlight of Health & Safety Day.

The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday on the first floor of the Student Union, also will feature demonstrations from the Phoenix Fire Department, Phoenix Police Department’s SWAT team and GCU Fire Prevention, along with talks, vendor booths and giveaways.

“Our vision is to create an environment where everyone goes home safely every day. In other words, ‘Everyone, everywhere, home safe, every day.’ This can only be accomplished when we all work together and look out for each other,” said EHS Director Michael Engle.

“The purpose of Health & Safety Day is to bring employees together to increase awareness about workplace safety and to give us some inspiration in knowing that our community partners share the same vision. Using a ladder safely or fixing a trip hazard can make a big difference not only for GCU students, but also for our fellow employees,” he said.

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