National Safety Month Highlights Important Safety Topics

National Safety Month - June 2016

The National Safety Council (NSC) designates every June as National Safety Month. Throughout the month, Emedco will highlight many of the safety topics that the NSC does during this time. The NSC encourages people to use the month to identify risks and learn how to address those risks and keep everyone safe.

June 5th marks the first week of National Safety Month where the focus is “Stand Ready to Respond”.  The main message for the week is the importance of being prepared for emergencies. The NSC suggests training in first aid and CPR. Emedco recommends updating your first aid kits and making sure that your AED program is a success.

“Be Healthy” is the theme for Week 2 of National Safety Month, where safeguarding your health is the focus. Among the information NSC provides this week they ask that those who do a lot of shift work be extra conscious of their health. It is believed by some that shift work – which NIOSH defines as working outside the typical daylight hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. – is connected to a variety of health disorders, including diabetes, cancer and hypertension.

Week 3 is the time to “Watch Out for Dangers”. NSC’s main message for this particular week is to stay safe by being alert at all times. This includes simple everyday tasks, such as watching where you are going.

Week 4 is all about how to “Share the Roads Safely” and the importance of focusing on the road instead of distractions. NSC suggests making safe choices on the road, to get enough rest to avoid fatigue while driving, and cautions drivers to be aware of their speed, especially around work zones.

The main take away this June should be to stay focused on safety and help save lives and prevent injuries not just during National Safety Month, but the whole year through.

Do you have plans for celebrating National Safety Month in your facility? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Let us know how you’re bringing attention to safety in your workplace this month in the comments below.

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