Each year the safety community designates June as National Safety Month to raise awareness about important safety issues including slips, trips and falls, vehicular accidents, employee well-being and emergency preparedness.  These are leading causes of death and injury at home, work and on the roads.

Think about all the things you instinctively do to be healthy and safe each day. Perhaps you grab a handrail while descending the stairs, put on your seat belt without a thought before starting your car, perk up at the sound of tornado sirens being tested, or park a little further from an entrance to get in those extra steps. 

Thanks to the National Safety Council, we have provided their resources to use during the designated weeks, or create a schedule that works best for your organization!

Week 1: Hazard Recognition

• Tip Sheet: Learn to See Hazards – English and Español
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• Related Articles:
• The Hierarchy of Controls
• 'Seeing' Safety in a New Way
• Recognizing Hidden Dangers: 25 Steps to a Safer Office

Week 2: Slips, Trips and Falls

• Tip Sheet: Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls – English and Español
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• Related articles:
• OSHA's Top 10 Most-cited Violations
• Prevent Same-level Slips, Trips and Falls
• Flooring Standards and Fall Prevention

Week 3: Fatigue

• Tip Sheet: Fight Fatigue Risks – English and Español
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• Related articles:
• Fatigue and Worker Safety
• Shift Worker Health and Safety
• NSC: 70% of Workers are Tired on the Job

Week 4: Impairment

• Tip Sheet: Too Impaired to Work – English and Español
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• Related articles
• Opioids and the Workforce
• Clearing the Air on Marijuana
• Opioids in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

Creating a positive safety culture makes a big difference in preventing injuries and generating safety awareness. The promotion of health and safety is something every size and type of employer can support. Protecting your employees is a good business decision and is the right thing to do.  

June is a great time to get started if you haven’t already. Start by assessing your workplace and addressing any hazards you or your employees identify.  Talk to your staff and your family alike about what to do in the event of an emergency, recommit to a workout plan, or institute a “no phone policy” while driving.  All of these small things can have big results.