Safety Observance Calendar Utah Safety Council

JANUARY

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

National Radon Action Month

Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Utah EPA

FEBRUARY

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

American Heart Disease Awareness Month

Sponsored by the American Heart Association
National Burn Awareness Week

February 1-7 | Sponsored by the American Burn Association | The Take Safety Home Program has several additional resources on this topic - Learn More

MARCH

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

National Nutrition Month

Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Workplace Eyes Health and Safety Month

Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America | Additional safety training resources found on our Members Only website
National Sleep Awareness Week

March 6-13 | Sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation
Workplace Patient Safety Awareness Week

March 13-19 | Sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation
National Poison Prevention Week

March 20-26 | Sponsored by the Poison Prevention Week Council | The Take Safety Home Program has several additional resources on this topic - Learn More

APRIL

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

Alcohol Awareness Month

Sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Injury Prevention Month

Sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Sports Eye Safety Month

Sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
National Youth Sports Safety Month

Sponsored by Stop Sports Injuries
Medication Safety Week

April 1-7 | Sponsored by the Women's Heart Foundation | | The Take Safety Home Program has several additional resources on this topic - Learn More
National Window Safety Week

April 3-9 | Sponsored by the Window Safety Task Force | The Take Safety Home Program has several additional resources on this topic - Learn More
National Public Health Week

April 6-12 | Sponsored by the American Public Health Association
Work Health Day

April 7 | Sponsored by the World Health Organization
National Infant Immunization Week

April 16-23 | Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Playground Safety Week

April 18-22 | Sponsored by the National Program for Playground Safety
Workers' Memorial Day

April 28 | Sponsored by the American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations

May

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

National Bike Month

Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists
National Electrical Safety Month

Sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation International
Older Americans Month

Sponsored by the Association for Community Living
Clean Air Month

Sponsored by the American Lung Association and the Utah Clean Air Partnership
Health Vision Month

Sponsored by the National Eye Institute
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

Sponsored by the President's Council of Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
Mental Health Month

Sponsored by Mental Health America
Better Hearing Month

Sponsored by the American Academy of Audiology | For additional resources on hearing protection and PPE visit our Members Only section of the website.
Building Safety Month

Sponsored by the International Code Council
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month

Sponsored by the National Organizations for Youth Safety | For additional youth traffic safety resources visit our Alive at 25 Webpage
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month

Sponsored by the National Association for Health and Fitness
Keep Kids Alive - Drive 25 Day

May 1 | Sponsored by Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 and the Utah Safety Council Alive at 25 Program

North American Occupational Safety & Health Week

May 3-7, 2016 | Sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers
National Safe Boating Week

May 16-22, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council | The Take Safety Home Program has several additional resources on this topic - Learn More
National EMS Week

May 17-23, 2016 | Sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians | Check out all of the Emergency Care Programs the Utah Safety Council has to offer.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week

May 17-23, 2015 | Sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association
North American Occupational Safety & Health Week

May 23-27, 2016 | Sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers
Click It or Ticket Campaign

May 23 - June 5, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Click it Utah | Additional traffic safety resources found on our website.

June

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

National Safety Month

Sponsored by the National Safety Council and the Utah Safety Council
National CPR & AED Awareness Week

June 1-7, 2016 | Sponsored by the American Red Cross | Take a First Aid, CPR and AED Course.
National Ride to Work Day

June 20, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Utah Workplace Safety Week

June 20-24, 2016 | Sponsored by the Utah Safety Council.

July

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

National Fireworks Safety Month

Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America

August

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

National Immunization Awareness Month

Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Back to School Month

Sponsored by the National Safety Council
Children's Eye Health & Safety Month

Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

August 17 - September 5, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

September

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Preparedness Month

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
National Food Safety Education Month

Sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Sports Eye Safety Month

Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
National Child Passenger Safety Week

September 18-24, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Buckle Up for Love
Fall Prevention Awareness Week

September 22-29, 2016 | Sponsored by the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence | The Take Safety Home Program has several additional resources on this topic - Learn More
Family Health and Fitness Day USA

September 24, 2016 | Sponsored by the Health Information Resource Center

October

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

National Crime Prevention Month

Sponsored by the National Crime Prevention Council
Drive Safely Work Week

October 3-7, 2016 | Sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety and Utah NETS
National Fire Prevention Week

October 9-15, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association | The Take Safety Home Program has several additional resources on this topic - Learn More
Utah Conference on Safety and Industrial Hygiene

October 12-14, 2016 | Sponsored by the Utah Safety Council
NSC Congress & Expo

October 15-21, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Safety Council
National Teen Driver Safety Week

October 16-22, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Utah Alive at 25 Program
National School Bus Safety Week

October 16-22, 2016 | Sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation

November

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

Tie One On For Safety

November 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017 | Sponsored by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving

December

Don't miss out on an opportunity to educate your co-workers and family members on safety all year long.

Safe Toys & Gifts Month

Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
Holiday Season Drunk Driving Campaign

Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration