Dates are subject to change.
Date | Event | Sponsor & Event Information | learn more |
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January | |||
January | National Radon Action Month | ||
February | |||
February | American Heart Month | ||
Feb. 4-10 | National Burn Awareness Week | ||
March | |||
March | Brain Injury Awareness Month | ||
March | National Nutrition Month® | Focuses on the importance of healthy eating and exercise | |
March | Workplace Eye Wellness Month | 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 | Raises awareness about healthcare safety - for patients and the workforce | |
March 18-22 | National Poison Prevention Week | ● Opioids | |
March 18-24 | National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week | 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 | National Safety Council | ||
April | National Youth Sports Safety Month | ||
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 | ||
April 1-7 | 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 | Recognizes contributions of public health professionals and highlights issues important to improving our nation's health | |
April 7 | World Health Day | Focuses attention on a specific health topic each year | |
April 15-19 | National Work Zone Awareness Week | ||
April 22-26 | National Playground Safety Week | ||
April 28 | Workers' Memorial Day | American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations | |
May | |||
May | Motorcycle Safety Month | ||
May | National Bike Month | ||
May | National Electrical Safety Month | Promotes electrical safety at home and in the workplace | |
May | Older Americans Month | ● Driving tips for older adults | |
May | Clean Air Month | ||
May | Trauma Awareness Month | ||
May | National Water Safety Month | ||
May | National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month | ||
May | Healthy Vision Month | Focuses on importance of eye health | |
May | National Physical Fitness & Sports Month | Celebrates and promotes physical activity and sports participation | |
May | Mental Health Month | ||
May | Better Hearing Month | Raises awareness about hearing and balance disorders, as well as screening, treatment and care | |
May | Building Safety Month | Raises awareness about building safety at home, at work and in the community | |
May | Global Youth Traffic Safety Month | ||
May | Global Employee Health and Fitness Month | 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 |
May 1-5 | National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Workplace Falls | ||
May 17 | Bike to School Day | Promotes safe walking and biking to school | |
May 12-18 | National Police Week | 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 | ||
June | |||
June | 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 | Improve safety of our nation's roadways by raising trailer safety awareness | |
June 11 | National Ride to Work Day | ||
July | |||
July | National Fireworks Safety Month | ||
July | Vehicle Theft Prevention Month | Promotes awareness of measures drivers can take to reduce and deter vehicle theft | |
August | |||
August | National Immunization Awareness Month | ||
August | National Safety Council | ||
August | Children's Eye Health & Safety Month | Awareness and prevention information around eye injuries in children | |
August | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | ||
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 | ||
September | |||
September | National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month | ||
September | National Preparedness Month | ||
September | National Food Safety Education Month | Focuses on food safety culture, regulations, inspections and practices | |
September | Sports Eye Safety Month | Tips on protecting children from sports-related eye injuries | |
Sept. 20 | Concussion Awareness Day | ||
Sept. 15-21 | National Farm Safety and Health Week | Focuses on equipment safety, health and wellness in the agriculture sector | |
October | |||
October | National Substance Abuse Prevention Month | Employer information on substance use | |
October | National Crime Prevention Month | Themes include cyber crimes, violent crime, illegal drugs and more | |
October | National Protect Your Hearing Month | Learn how to prevent noise exposure and damage at work | |
Oct. 14-18 | National School Bus Safety Week | ||
December | |||
December | Safe Toys & Gifts Month | ||
December | Holiday Season Drunk Driving Campaign |
With a century-long legacy, the National Safety Council is a global center for safety expertise. Let's work together to align resources. We look forward to learning about ways we can join efforts to expand safety everywhere!
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