June is National Safety Month
We can all be safety heroes
This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, an annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace. The observance is organized by the National Safety Council every June in the U.S.
With the U.S. seeing the highest number of workplace deaths since 2007 – 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019 – this observance is more important than ever.
Safety Tips for the Workplace
Prevent Incidents Before They Start
Identifying risks and taking proactive safety measures to reduce hazard exposure on important topics from ergonomics to chemical management is crucial to creating a safe workplace.
Address Ongoing COVID-19 Safety Concerns
As the pandemic continues, employers play an important role in expanding operations and returning remote workers to physical workspaces, building trust around vaccines, supporting mental health and so much more.
It’s Vital to Feel Safe on the Job
Being able to be one’s self at work without fear of retaliation is necessary for an inclusive safety culture. Leading organizations focus not only on physical safety, but psychological safety as well.
Advance Your Safety Journey
Safety is all about continuous improvement. Whether organizationally or individually, NSC can help provide guidance for your path forward.
Summer Safety Tips
Beat the Heat
Anybody can be at risk for a heat-related illness. Follow these summer safety tips, like taking extra breaks and drinking lots of water.
Bug Safety
Mosquitoes can cause a number of illnesses, including Zika Virus and West Nile Virus. Learn what you can do to protect yourself at work and play.
Playgrounds
Emergency departments see more than 20,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related traumatic brain injury each year.
Fireworks
Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades, fireworks displays – and plenty of visits to emergency rooms, especially during July.
Water Safety
Drowning caused 3,709 deaths in 2017. The younger the child, the greater the risk.
Bicycling
Bicyclists must take extra precautions when they ride. They often share the road with vehicles, but injuries can happen even on a bike path.
Did you know? El Centro is on the planning cohort for Harris County Precinct 2’s East End Bike Plan!
