Prioritizing Safety. Preventing Injuries. Saving Lives.

Each June, we join the National Safety Council in observing National Safety Month – a time to focus on prioritizing safety in the workplace and beyond. This month-long campaign raises awareness about leading causes of preventable injuries and death.

Why Safety Matters

Accidents are often preventable. Whether it’s reducing workplace hazards, promoting mental well-being, or encouraging safe driving, every step we take toward safety makes a difference. National Safety Month is an opportunity to highlight key safety issues and empower individuals to take proactive measures—at home, at work, and in the community.

Week 1 Safety Snapshot Video: Kick off the month by sending an email blast explaining your participation in National Safety Month and your efforts to advance a culture of safety in your organization. Consider adding a personal story, including this week’s Safety Snapshot Video and linking to resources below.

 1. Promote First Aid is the focus for the first week of National Safety Month. This week is also National CPR and AED Awareness Week. When an emergency arises, knowing CPR and how to use an AED can save lives. Share this survivor video and learn more about NDSC CPR/AED/First Aid Training.

2. Fact Sheet: Share these statistics to help educate others on the importance of safety. Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

3. Videos: Share these videos on your social media channels and employee communications:

4. Get the Facts: Check out statistics from Injury Facts® to use in your NSM emails or presentations:

5. Safety Pro Resources: Use these resources to help build your skills and engage your employees:

Week 2 Safety Snapshot Video: Send out an email blast this week sharing how safer roads start with safer choices. Consider adding a personal story, including this week’s Safety Snapshot video and linking to resources below.

1. Videos: Share these videos on your social media channels and employee communications:

2. Get the Facts: Check out statistics from Injury Facts® to use in your NSM emails or presentations:

3. Safety Pro Resources: Use these resources to help build your skills and engage your employees:

Week 3 Safety Snapshot Video: As we hit the halfway point of National Safety Month, send out an email blast this week showing how you support total worker wellbeing – including mental, physical and emotional health. Consider adding a personal story, including this week’s Safety Snapshot video and linking to resources below.

1. Fact Sheets: Share this information and statistics to help educate others on the importance of safety.

2. Videos: Share these videos on your social media channels and employee communications:

3. Get the Facts: Check out statistics from Injury Facts® to use in your NSM emails or presentations:

4. Safety Pro Resources: Use these resources to help build your skills and engage your employees:

Week 4 Safety Snapshot Video: Wrap up the month by sending a final email blast explaining the dangers of both falls from heights and falls on the same level. Consider adding a personal story, including this week’s Safety Snapshot video and linking to resources below.

1. Fact Sheet: Share these statistics to help educate others on the importance of safety.

2. Videos: Share these videos on your social media channels and employee communications:

3. Get the Facts: Check out statistics from Injury Facts® to use in your NSM emails or presentations:

4. Safety Pro Resources: Use these resources to help build your skills and engage your employees:

  1. National Safety Month Poster
  2. National Safety Month Icon
  3. Participant Guide: Use this guide to get key links, review your materials, access participation ideas and build your plan for the month to make the biggest impact.
  4. Resources: Download and review your National Safety Month® (NSM) materials. Share the NSM poster and use the NSM icon and email signature image to showcase your participation.
  5. Social Media Kit: Help spread the word with ready-to-use social media posts and images from our digital social media kit, which makes it easy to share posts and images on your Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram accounts. Use the hashtag #NSM in all your posts.
  6. Show Your Safety Pride! Choose a day or week to showcase your safety pride with our Go Green for Safety campaign. Encourage your team to wear green – the universal color of safety – and hold up our printable #GoGreenforSafety sign. Capture photos and videos to share in your communications and on social media.
  7. Take the SafeAtWork Pledge. Workplace fatalities are unacceptable and safety is everyone’s responsibility. Doing your part today can help save a life tomorrow – maybe even your own. Take the NSC SafeAtWork Pledge, and commit to:
    • Actively help my employer improve our safety programs
    • Report hazards promptly and suggest solutions
    • Be a good safety role model for my friends and family, even off the job

    Share the pledge with your co-workers, family and friends, place it on your company’s intranet site or in a company newsletter, and post about it on your social media channels and challenge your peers to follow your lead.

NDSC Courses

NDSC is North Dakota’s leader in safety training. View our 200+ safety training courses – ranging from emergency preparedness and driver safety, to compliance and safety management. Whether you’re at work, home, or on the road, we have courses to increase your safety and awareness. But be prepared because your time with us will be anything but ordinary. When you show up for class be ready to engage, interact, and enjoy a memorable training experience. Choose your safety training course and get registered today!

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