January |
January | National Radon Action Month | Environmental Protection Agency | Radon gas information |
February |
February | American Heart Month | American Heart Association | NSC First Aid and CPR courses |
Feb. 4-10 | National Burn Awareness Week | American Burn Association | Fire safety tips |
March |
March | Brain Injury Awareness Month | Brain Injury Association of America | More about concussion |
March | National Nutrition Month® | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | Focuses on the importance of healthy eating and exercise |
March | Workplace Eye Wellness Month | Prevent Blindness America | Free information for employers on topics from eye strain to eye safety in industrial settings |
March
| National Ladder Safety Month
| American Ladder Institute
| Ladder safety tips |
March 10-16 | National Patient Safety Awareness Week | National Patient Safety Foundation | Raises awareness about healthcare safety - for patients and the workforce |
March 18-22 | National Poison Prevention Week | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | ● Opioids
● Carbon monoxide
● Household products
● Lead poisoning prevention
● Radon gas |
March 18-24 | National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week | National Institutes of Health | Inspires dialogue on the science of drug and alcohol misuse among youth |
| March 24-30 | National Cleaning Week | ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association | Celebrates and honors essential cleaning professionals |
April |
April | Distracted Driving Awareness Month | National Safety Council | More on distracted driving |
April | National Youth Sports Safety Month | Stop Sports Injuries | More on concussion |
| April 7-9 | Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety | Community Event | Largest gathering of highway safety professionals in the U.S. |
April 6 | National Walking Day | US Department of Transportation | Safe walking tips |
April 1-7 | National Window Safety Week | Window Safety Task Force | Understand the role of windows in escaping a fire or other emergency, and to learn how to safeguard against window falls. |
April 1-7 | National Public Health Week | American Public Health Association | Recognizes contributions of public health professionals and highlights issues important to improving our nation's health |
April 7 | World Health Day | World Health Organization | Focuses attention on a specific health topic each year |
April 15-19 | National Work Zone Awareness Week | American Traffic Safety Services Association | NSC Work Zone Training |
April 22-26 | National Playground Safety Week | National Program for Playground Safety | Playground safety tips |
April 28 | Workers' Memorial Day | American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations | Additional Information |
May |
May | Motorcycle Safety Month | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Motorcycle safety tips |
May | National Bike Month | League of American Bicyclists | Bicycle safety tips |
May | National Electrical Safety Month | Electrical Safety Foundation International | Promotes electrical safety at home and in the workplace |
May | Older Americans Month | Association for Community Living | ● Driving tips for older adults
● Information on older adult falls |
May | Clean Air Month | American Lung Association | More on air quality |
May | Trauma Awareness Month | American Trauma Society | More on concussion |
May | National Water Safety Month | Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, National Recreation & Parks Association, American Red Cross and World Waterpark Association | Water safety tips |
May | National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month | Safe Kids Worldwide | Child passenger safety tips |
May | Healthy Vision Month | National Eye Institute | Focuses on importance of eye health |
May | National Physical Fitness & Sports Month | President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition | Celebrates and promotes physical activity and sports participation |
May | Mental Health Month | Mental Health America | Prioritizing employee mental health |
May | Better Hearing Month | American Academy of Audiology | Raises awareness about hearing and balance disorders, as well as screening, treatment and care |
May | Building Safety Month | International Code Council | Raises awareness about building safety at home, at work and in the community |
May | Global Youth Traffic Safety Month | National Organizations for Youth Safety | Teen safe driving |
May | Global Employee Health and Fitness Month | National Association for Health and Fitness | Promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to employers and employees |
May 1
| National Heatstroke Prevention Day
| National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
| Learn more: Kids in hot cars
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May 1-5 | National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Workplace Falls | OSHA | NSC stands with OSHA on fall safety |
May 17 | Bike to School Day | National Center for Safe Routes to School | Promotes safe walking and biking to school |
May 12-18 | National Police Week | National Peace Officers Memorial Service | Remembrance for those who gave their lives in the line of duty and support for their survivors |
| May 19-25 | EMS Week
| National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
| Celebrates EMS workers and their important role |
May 18-24 | National Safe Boating Week | National Safe Boating Council | Boating safety tips |
June |
June | National Safety Month | National Safety Council | Join us in observing National Safety Month as we highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death. |
June 2-8 | National Trailer Safety Week | National Association of Trailer Manufacturers | Improve safety of our nation's roadways by raising trailer safety awareness |
June 11 | National Ride to Work Day | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | ridetowork.org |
July |
July | National Fireworks Safety Month | Prevent Blindness America | Fireworks safety tips |
July | Vehicle Theft Prevention Month | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Promotes awareness of measures drivers can take to reduce and deter vehicle theft |
August |
August | National Immunization Awareness Month | Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | Employer guidance on vaccines
Flu vaccination facts |
August | Back to School Month | National Safety Council | Get the back-to-school safety checklist |
August | Children's Eye Health & Safety Month | Prevent Blindness America | Awareness and prevention information around eye injuries in children |
August | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Additional impaired driving information |
| Aug. 4-10 | Stop on Red Week | National Coalition for Safer Roads | Highlights importance of road safety education, traffic safety legislation and enforcement |
| Aug. 14-20 | Safe+Sound Week | OSHA | Additional information |
Aug. 31 | International Overdose Awareness Day | Penington Institute | Additional information |
September |
September | National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | Workplace impairment information |
September | National Preparedness Month | U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Emergency preparedness tips |
September | National Food Safety Education Month | National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Focuses on food safety culture, regulations, inspections and practices |
September | Sports Eye Safety Month | Prevent Blindness America | Tips on protecting children from sports-related eye injuries |
Sept. 20 | Concussion Awareness Day | Brain Injury Association of America | More on concussion |
Sept. 15-21 | National Farm Safety and Health Week | National Education Center for Agricultural Safety | Focuses on equipment safety, health and wellness in the agriculture sector |
October |
October | National Substance Abuse Prevention Month | The Office of National Drug Control Policy | Employer information on substance use |
October | National Crime Prevention Month | National Crime Prevention Council | Themes include cyber crimes, violent crime, illegal drugs and more |
October | National Protect Your Hearing Month | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health | Learn how to prevent noise exposure and damage at work |
Oct. 14-18 | National School Bus Safety Week | National Association for Pupil Transportation | School bus safety tips |
December |
December | Safe Toys & Gifts Month | Prevent Blindness America | Recall look-up |
December | Holiday Season Drunk Driving Campaign | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Information on impaired driving |
