Health and Safety drawing contest – Told by a young participant
“My name is Katya Vivcharyk. I’m in the 3rd grade in the 103 school. I am part of the ‘Yunost’ dance team and I really like it. We make a lot of performances and take part in different contests. My parents both work at ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih, in Ukraine. My father recently brought home an ArcelorMittal magazine where I read about a contest the company organised around the theme of Health and Safety…
I have never taken part in such contests, perhaps because I was too young until now. But only recently my parents had told me a lot about health and Safety and given me a set of examples on safe conduct outdoors, especially when crossing the roads.
One day I was at my father’s workplace and saw a lot of colourful posters. I remembered the following words: ‘We’re not as strong as our products’. Then my father explained the meaning of these words to me. My father and I also read the brochure entitled ‘10 Golden Rules of Industrial Safety’.
So, just after reading the news about the new drawing competition, I asked my mother for permission to take part in the contest and I started my drawing and handed it in. When my mother told me that I ranked among the first, I was happy. My parents and I went to a very important meeting.
I met Mr. Jean Jouet, CEO of ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih, who congratulated me and offered me a gift. During that event, I saw many other beautiful children drawings and I decided I would follow the safety rules and I’d take part in all contests which ArcelorMittal holds.
And I would like to tell all adults to observe safety rules at workplaces, because their lives and their health depend on it. I would like to remind all the parents that we wait for them every day at home…”
Collaboration: Liliya Lazarenko and Oksana Chikalo, ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih
4 comments
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May 27th, 2010 by Tony Newport
A great opportunuity to “teach them young”. A contest like this truly brings health and safety home! Congratulations Katya!
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May 28th, 2010 by BLIN Rodolphe
Bravo à Katya Vivcharyk, et à ses parents pour son éducation …
J’ai compris à plus de quarante ans que mon état d’esprit, au réveil, chaque matin, revenait à partir au combat, et plus particulièrement depuis que je travaille dans le domaine H&S pour ArcelorMittal.
Nos armes sont entre autres nos Golden Rules, mais aussi ces dessins d’enfants qui doivent plus particulièrement motiver les mamans et papas à revenir à la maison, après chaque journée de travail, dans les meilleures conditions.
Aussi je viens de trouver une citation qui me conviens tout particuièrement, mais qui conviens aussi déjà à Katya, malgré son jeune âge.
“- Seul est digne de la vie celui qui chaque jour part pour elle au combat.” (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe)
L’acier durable c’est aussi celui des générations futures.
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May 28th, 2010 by Mary Carey
Wow there is really a great reaction to this story. It seems to resonate perfectly because the wisdom comes from a child. I am sure Katya will be thrilled as well to get the exposure and to know that her words and actions are making such a splash.
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December 8th, 2010 by financial aid for college
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