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June is National Safety Month, and it's time to get serious about promoting safety in the home, workplace, and community. The observance was created by the National Safety Council (NSC) in 1996 to raise awareness about the importance of safety. This year's theme is "Safety at Home". From identifying potential hazards in your home to practicing safe driving habits while out on the road, there are many ways we can all make a difference when it comes to keeping ourselves and those around us safe. Let's make June a month that encourages everyone to take action and prioritize safety!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Safety Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Safety Council (NSC) established National Safety Month to promote safety awareness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Safety Month Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Federal recognition of National Safety Month encouraged wider participation and increased public awareness efforts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Focus on Workplace Safety</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Safety Month began focusing on safety in the workplace in addition to general safety practices.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Community Involvement Highlighted</div><div class='timeline-text'>Campaigns encouraged community initiatives, promising to reduce accidents and injuries at a local level.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Safety at Home" Theme</div><div class='timeline-text'>For the 2021 National Safety Month, the campaign focused on promoting safety within the home, emphasizing risk factors and prevention methods during the COVID-19 pandemic.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make safety a priority</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Start by making safety a priority in your home, workplace, and community. Make sure that you are following safety protocols and that you are teaching others to do the same.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a safety plan</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sit down with your family and create a safety plan for your home, workplace, or community. Think about what steps you can take to be safe and make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to educate yourself on safety protocols and best practices. Research different topics such as fire safety, food safety, and personal safety.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Check your equipment</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure that any equipment you use is up to date and in good working order. Check smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and other pieces of equipment to make sure they are working properly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share safety tips with friends and family. Talk about how important it is to be safe and how we can all benefit from taking steps to protect ourselves.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes awareness of safety issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Safety Month is important because it serves to remind the public that they should always be aware of their surroundings and potential risks. It provides a valuable opportunity to educate people on how to avoid accidents and injuries, as well as how to respond appropriately in emergency situations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages prevention</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Safety Month helps to make sure that everyone is following best practices when it comes to being safe. By promoting preventive measures such as wearing seatbelts, staying away from dangerous areas, and learning about common hazards like fire or slips & falls, we can all work towards creating a safer environment for ourselves and those around us.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It saves lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By taking proactive steps to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of everyone involved in potentially hazardous situations, National Safety Month has proven itself time and time again to be an invaluable resource for saving both lives and resources. Keeping safety at the forefront of our minds can help reduce injury rates and foster a culture of safety in our communities.</p></div></div>
<div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">1</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">National Safety Month is Hemispherical</h3><p class="facts-content">While being observed majorly in the United States, National Safety Month has also been adopted by countries in the southern hemisphere, allowing for year-round promotion of awareness and prevention efforts around the world.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">2</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Each week has a dedicated safety theme</h3><p class="facts-content">During National Safety Month, each week focuses on a different aspect of safety, including worker safety and health, road safety, home safety, and emergency preparedness, to ensure a comprehensive approach to prevent injuries and deaths at work, on the roads, and in our homes and communities.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">3</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Offers online resources for organizations</h3><p class="facts-content">The National Safety Council provides companies and organizations with online resources such as posters, tip sheets, articles and checklists that they can use to promote safety within their organization during National Safety Month.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">4</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Involves activities to engage communities</h3><p class="facts-content">Aside from sharing tips and facts globally, National Safety Month implements activities such as webinars, safety training sessions and community events to actively engage participants in promoting safety.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">5</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">National Safety Month turns 25 this year</h3><p class="facts-content">Founded by the National Safety Council in 1996, National Safety Month celebrates its 25th year in 2021, marking a quarter-century of safety awareness and accident prevention advocacy.</p></div></div>
National Safety Month is celebrated on June 1 every year. In 2024, National Safety Month will occur on a Saturday.
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