June is National Safety Month

National Safety Month is a reminder to focus on how we can keep our environment safe and free from danger. It is a time to reflect on the conditions around the country and how we can create safer environments at home and in the workplace. By learning about safety methods, we can appreciate safer work environments and recognize potentially hazardous situations prior to an incident occurring.

WHY NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH IS IMPORTANT:

1. It focuses on all aspects of employee health and safety. Instead of focusing on a single workplace hazard, the National Safety Council selects four different types of health and safety issues each year and dedicates one week to each issue.
2. It gives us insights into the history of industrial safety, such as valuable information and statistics about industrial safety standards.
3. It offers safety tips for everyday life. National Safety Month teaches us to be proactive when it comes to anticipating potential disasters. This is something that you can implement at your workplace and home to make it safer for you and your loved ones.

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH:

1. Conduct a home fire drill. The risk of a fire is always a possibility; however, taking precautionary measures can prevent severe damage. Select a safety point that's close to your house, test your fire alarms, and perform the drill.
2. Update your first-aid kit. Keeping an updated professional first aid kit is a simple yet effective way to keep yourself prepared for unforeseen emergencies. Make sure to stock it with dressings, bandages, tape, ointments, wipes, aspirin, gloves, scissors, and gauze pads. Make sure to check the first-aid kit regularly and remove ointments and medications that have reached their expiration dates.
3. Practice self-defense. It is always good to be mentally and physically prepared to face any unforeseen harm or danger. The best part about self-defense is that anyone can learn it.

As an employee of the company, we want to reiterate how much we value you and your safety. The safest work environments occur when employees work together to communicate and adhere to the safety standards set in place. By following our workplace safety guidelines, you can help report unsafe situations and behaviors, and promote safe practices throughout each and every work day.

We hope that you find this information helpful.?Stay tuned for more information next month regarding other important health and safety tips.