In 1996, the National Safety Council designated June as National Safety Month. The goal was to increase awareness of the leading safety and health risks facing employees and decrease the risk for workplace injuries and deaths in the U.S. 

2023 marks 27 years of National Safety Month. This year, the event focuses on four different weekly topics, including:

• Week 1: Emergency Preparedness. Businesses should understand what to do in the event of an emergency like a natural disaster, including knowing life-saving CPR techniques and more.
• Week 2: Slips, Trips and Falls. Falls are leading cause of workplace injuries and deaths in many industries. Knowing how to stay safe when working from heights such as on a ladder or scaffolding is key in preventing accidents. 
• Week 3: Heat-Related Illness. Many workers face heat-related illnesses and injuries, especially during the summer months or those who work outside or in non-air conditioned spaces. These conditions can be avoided when the proper preventative steps are taken.
• Week 4: Hazard Recognition. Understanding the specific workplace hazards each industry faces can help workers identify and avoid them before an accident occurs. Creating a workplace safety program is key to reducing risk. 

Resources:

https://amtrustfinancial.com/blog/loss-control/tips-national-safety-month-avoid-workplace-injury

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2023/06/01/national-safety-month-2023/