PRINTER FRIENDLYSafety Observance Calendar
January 2008
National Radon Action Month
Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency in participation with the Utah Safety Council and the National Safety Council
Radon Information
Utah EPA
Utah Safe Kids Fair
January 11-12, 2008
Sponsored by the Utah Safe Kids Coalition
http://www.safekidsfair.com/mainpage.html
February 2008
National Heart Month
Sponsored by the American Heart Association
National Child Passenger Safety Week
Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Burn Awareness Week
February 3-9
Sponsored by the Shriners International Headquarters
March 2008
National Nutrition Month
Sponsored by the American Dietetic Association
Workplace Eyes Health and Safety Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
Save Your Vision Week
March 2-8
Sponsored by the National Safe Boating Council
National Poison Prevention Week
March 16-22
Sponsored by the Poison Prevention Week Council
April 2007
Alcohol Awareness Month
Sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Injury Prevention Month
Sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Sponsored by the National Youth Safety Foundation
Medication Safety Week
April 1-7
Sponsored by the Women's Heart Foundation
World Health Day
April 7
Sponsored by the WHO Regional Office for the Americas Pan American Health Organization
National Playground Safety Week
April 20-26
Sponsored by the National Program for Playground Safety
May 2007
National Motorcycle Safety Month
Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)
May 4-10
Sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers
National Safe Boating Week
May 17-23
Sponsored by the Safe Boating Council
June 2007
National Safety Month
Sponsored by the Utah Safety Council and the National Safety Council
National Fireworks Safety Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
Sun Safety Week
June 1-7
Sponsored by the Sun Safety Alliance
July 2007
National Firework Safety Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/spotlite/firework_spot.htm
August 2007
National Immunization Awareness Month
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
September 2007
National Preparedness Month
Sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security
Campus Fire Safety Month
Sponsored by the Campus Firewatch
National Farm Safety & Health Week
September 14-20
Sponsored by the National Safety Council
October 2007
Halloween Safety Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
Drive Safety to Work Week
October 5-11
Sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
National Fire Prevention Week
October 5-11
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
National Drug-Free Work Week
October 12-18
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
National School Bus Safety Week
October 19-25
Sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation
National radon Action Week
Sponsored by the Utah Safety Council and the National Safety Council
November 2008
Tie One On for Safety Campaign
November 25-December 31
Sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
December 2007 & 2008
3D Month - National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
