Student Art ContestCommemorating the 40th Anniversary of MIOSHA

West Michigan, Greater Detroit and Lansing Area Chapters

Sponsored by:

Cosponsors

Left to Right: Carl Granger, ASSE Detroit; Robert Kirkby, Lansing ASSE; Joe Galusha, and Kenneth Smith, Michigan Safety Conference; Jenelle Thelen, Martha Yoder and Barton Pickelman, MIOSHA (Not pictured: Stephanie Bentley, West Michigan ASSE)

High School

Statement:In my artwork, I have depicted a construction worker looking at a sign. The sign illustrates a pair of gloves, goggles and boots – equipment used during work to ensure safety for the worker. He is reading it before

Sarah P.Grade 10International Academy WestWhite Lake, MIWatercolor

Grand Prize

entering the construction zone so he is aware to take such safety precautions before continuing on his dangerous work life of construction.

High School

Statement: For the MIOSHA Art Contest, I have submitted artwork titled “To Avoid Accidents”. The piece depicts a firefighter in his full suit on his way to stop a large fire in a building. It has on it the text “Work Safety Rules … They Exist For A Reason”. The piece is meant to depict an accident that could have been avoided. Safety Rules are made to avoid large accidents, such as a building destroying fire. The piece depicts “Protecting Workers” because of multiple reasons. The fireman is kept safe with all of the gear he wears going in to stop the fire, but if the workers in the building had followed the safety rules, their building wouldn’t be on fire, and they would have kept themselves, and the fireman safe from the “horrible accident.”

Shannon K.Grade 12Gabriel Richard Catholic High SchoolRiverview, MIDigital Photography 1st Place

High School

Statement: In my artwork, I show how someone can get hurt if they are not vigilant with their safety. I thought of as many safety warning signs there could be to fit all on one poster as a warning to the community. These signs depict safety and help people to not get hurt. I feel if people would watch what they are doing and be careful, they would be safer

Paul B.Grade 12Southfield Regional Academic CampusSouthfield, MIColored Pencil and Pen/Ink

2nd Place

in their homes and in their workplaces. If you are working with equipment or a tool, you should wear the right protection and watch what is going on around you to stay safe.

High School

Statement: Originally I was going to create my idea out of clay. After working for three days on my man sawed in half as a three dimensional sculpture, I decided to take out my pencil and try to create my vision on paper. Think Safety First is all you need to know on the job. My poor safety stick figure is sawed in half on a saw table. I really like

Kaila W.Grade 12Southfield Regional Academic CampusSouthfield, MIColored Pencil and Pen

3rd Place

how my words are sawed in half too. Everything comes apart in the workplace when you forget to turn one button, fix a strap, or forget to wear glasses or a helmet. Even though my poster is funny, Safety is nothing to laugh at.

High School

Statement: In my MIOSHA poster I depicted a guy hanging off of the gutter on his house. He did not use his ladder safely and didn’t secure it properly. Because of his horrible decision, he is in the process of falling and getting hurt! Everyone should always think of safety especially in the home and in the workplace. Safety is no laughing matter.

Anastasia D.Grade 12Southfield Regional Academic CampusSouthfield, MIColored Pencil and Pen

4th Place

High School

Statement: For my entry in the 2015 MIOSHA contest I drew a worker happy that he is wearing all of his safety equipment. He is happy that if anything happens on his dangerous job, he will be safer wearing his helmet, gloves, belt, sunscreen (you can’t see it, but it is there), blue jeans and work boots. The rainbow colors in the title represent all of the different things you do to stay safe. Wearing the equipment is not all that somebody in a workplace needs to do! A worker also needs to learn about safety and use their brain and think when things could go wrong and when things do go wrong. My guy in my drawing is always prepared for anything that could happen. Michigan workers stay safe!

Carolyn B.Grade 11Southfield Regional Academic CampusSouthfield, MIColored Pencil and Pen

High School

Statement: This art projects the theme of your contest as the construction worker is wearing a protective helmet to avoid any falling objects, protective gloves to avoid injury from carrying different objects such as wood, and a long sleeve jacket to avoid being sun burnt in the long hours of working.

Courtney J.Grade 11Shelby High SchoolShelby, MIGraphite Pencil

I believe that all of these pieces of personal protective equipment are important for any worker to make sure that they get the job done safely and go home at the end of every day.

High School

Statement: I kept my MIOSHA poster as simple as I could. Safety is simple! Do what you are told, and no harm will come to you! (Hopefully that’s what happens!!) I drew a yellow background because caution signs are yellow. Then I drew a man falling back on

Ivory B.Grade 11, Southfield Regional Academic CampusSouthfield, MIColored Pencil and Pen

his chair. Sometimes in class, one of my classmates will not look where they are going, or sit or rock in their chairs a wrong way and… down they go! It may be funny to laugh at, but no one is laughing when it hurts.

High School

Statement: My entry this year to the 2015 MIOSHA poster contest is a concept of being safe while at work. My street artist fell because he did not have the right safety equipment. Sometimes people rush to get something done at home or at work and

O’Shay W.Grade 12Southfield Regional Academic CampusSouthfield, MIColored Pencil and Ink

they don’t think about the consequences! I also like how my title and the action match. I really learned a lot researching about safety preparing for my sketch for the poster. I appreciate all of the Michigan workers I see outside in the rain, sun and snow that work hard at dangerous jobs to keep my community running while at the same time, being safe!

High School

Statement: In my MIOSHA poster I drew an image with many different safety and caution signs. This shows that there are different ways to stay safe, from wet floor signs to traffic signs! Safety in the workplace means to me that everyone

Thomas D.Grade 12Southfield Regional Academic CampusSouthfield, MIColored Pencil and Ink

is safe and can follow certain procedures and rules so they don’t get hurt on the job. That way the industries and the companies don’t look bad for having their workers not follow the safety rules.

High School

Statement: In my MIOSHA poster I drew a man being safe with the right equipment on for his job. He’s holding a stop sign and also has on a blue, orange and green helmet. Usually the colors are Yellow, but I liked using the different colors to show that being safe can be fun! I liked this drawing because it made me feel like I was a designer for workers to be safe and feel fashionable! Protecting Michigan Workers is very important to me. Everybody’s life matters, especially workers. Even more important, is the safety of workers who do difficult and dangerous jobs. It’s amazing to me to see men and women go out and make my community a better place by accomplishing dangerous tasks. I thank them.

Tantiyana H.Grade 11Southfield Regional Academic CampusSouthfield MIColored Pencil

Middle School 3DSydney J.Grade 6Dutton Christian SchoolCaledonia, MI“Tended Trash” Clay

Statement: I made a garbage truck for my project. The worker on the back has to be safe because of the hazards he may face while working. He wears a bright orange vest so people know that he is there. Also he is wearing a long sleeve shirt and jeans to protect his skin. If he was not wearing them he probably would get very cold and not work any more. Falling off the back of the truck is one hazard that the worker may face. He only has a handle to hang on to and if he let go he would tumble into the street. Tended Trash shows both the worker protecting himself by the clothing he chooses to wear and the danger he may face riding on the back of the truck.

Middle School 2DBrianna B.Grade 7Oxford Middle SchoolOxford, MIColored Pencil

Statement: My artwork encourages people to be Superheroes and use Personal Protective Equipment. We need to be Superheroes because when we are Superheroes, we protect families, both ours and others, from the dangers of the items we work with whether they be chemicals or metals. To be a Superhero, you need to understand the dangers of your job and how to minimize that danger. My poster shows a list of protective wear you should use to protect yourself and others. Items like hard hats and gloves can keep the danger of your job minimized and the environment safer. Hard hats are used when you work in an environment that deals with moving objects that could hurt you if it falls on your head. Gloves are used when you are dealing with chemicals; hot or cold objects; or, to keep you from being cut. On my poster, there is a list of other protective wear you could use depending on your work environment. Being a Superhero helps us protect our families and others around us. You can be one when you use the protective equipment to keep you and others safe.

Elementary Posters

Morgan T.Grade 4

Tonda Elementary SchoolCanton, MI

1st Place

Elementary Posters

Reginald J.Grade 1

Bagley Elementary SchoolDetroit, MI

2nd Place

Elementary Posters

Abigayle S.Grade 3

Ralya Elementary SchoolHaslett, MI

3rd Place

Elementary Posters

Zoe C.Grade 4

Ralya Elementary SchoolHaslett, MI

4th Place

Student Art Exhibit and Reception

Student Artists

Front Row: Barton Pickelman, MIOSHA; Reginald J, Sarah P.; Sydney J. Morgan T., Zoe C., Abigayle S. Back Row: Shannon K., Anestasia D., Martha Yoder, MIOHSA

Student Art Exhibit and Reception

Student Art Exhibit and ReceptionExhibit Guestbook:

“Amazing job by the students! So talented! Very proud of our youth!” - Brenda

“Really outstanding awareness and art!” - Kristina

“Nice job everyone! Lots of good ideas for staying safe. “ - Beth

“What fun! Great to get young people involved.” - Connie

“Very creative and good ideas.” - Karen

“Great idea, creative.” - Kevin

“Love the artwork.” - Tami

“Great job.” - Katie

“Great artwork.” - Ben

“Very artistic.” - Christine

Student Art Exhibit and ReceptionExhibit Guestbook:

“Thank you for participating! Keep the conversation going.” – Phu

“Good job guys! Love this exhibit.” - Nella

“What a great way to spread the safety message. Good job!” - Val

“Great work!” - Lucinda

“Good job young people!“

“Great work everyone.” – Jennifer

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Student Art Exhibit and ReceptionExhibit Guestbook:

“Pretty powerful artwork. Thank you for your efforts to the 3rd Prize winner. Your work also made me think of the families that are “sawed in half” represents the hardships the worker and their families must endure. Great job! Ditto to the 1st place winners!” – Gloria

“What a great way to get the younger people involved – they are our future!! Excellent job by all of the schools and contestants! Thank you.” - Charla

“These are awesome. Would love to see a contest similar to this every year. Nice display and fun to see. Thank you.”- Kim

Student Art Exhibit and ReceptionExhibit Guestbook: “I would like to congratulate all the students who submitted a “safety first” piece of the artwork. They all deserve first place ribbons. Thank you for your contributions.” - Danielle