PRINTER FRIENDLYSafety Observance Calendar
January 2009
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
February 2009
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 2-9
Sponsored by the Shriners International Headquarters
March 2009
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 1-7
Sponsored by the American Optometric Association
National Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 8-14
Sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation
National Poison Prevention Week
March 15-21
Sponsored by the Poison Prevention Week Council
April 2009
Alcohol Awareness Month
Sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Injury Prevention Month
Sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
Sponsored by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center
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
National Window Safety Week
April 5-11
Sponsored by the National Safety Council
World Health Day
April 7
Sponsored by the WHO Regional Office for the Americas Pan American Health Organization
National Playground Safety Week
April 19-25
Sponsored by the National Program for Playground Safety
May 2009
National Motorcycle Safety Month
Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Keep Kids Alive - Drive 25 Day
May 1
Sponsored by the Utah Safety Council and the National Safety Council
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)
May 3-9
Sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers
Occupational Safety & Health Professional's Day
May 6
Sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers
National Safe Boating Week
May 17-23
Sponsored by the Safe Boating Council
National EMS Week
May 17-23
Sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 17-23
Sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association, United States Postal Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
June 2009
National Safety Month
Sponsored by the Utah Safety Council and the National Safety Council
Sun Safety Week
June 1-7
Sponsored by the Sun Safety Alliance
July 2009
National Fireworks Safety Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
August 2009
National Immunization Awareness Month
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Safe at Home Week
August 24-30
Sponsored by Safe at Home
September 2009
National Preparedness Month
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Campus Fire Safety Month
Sponsored by the Campus Firewatch
Sports & Home Eye Safety Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
National Farm Safety & Health Week
September 20-26
Sponsored by the National Safety Council
National Chimney Safety Week
September 27-October 3
Sponsored by the Chimney Safety Institute of America
October 2009
Halloween Safety Month
Sponsored by Prevent Blindness America
National Crime Prevention Month
Sponsored by National Crime Prevention Council
Drive Safety to Work Week
October 5-11
Sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
National Fire Prevention Week
October 4-10
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
National Radon Action Week
October 18-24
Sponsored by the Utah Safety Council and the National Safety Council
National School Bus Safety Week
October 18-24
Sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation
National Teen Driver Safety Week
October 18-24
Sponsored by the Governors Highway Safety Association and The Young Driver Research Initiative
The Utah Safety Council's Alive at 25 Teen Driver Program
Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence
October 28
Sponsored by the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence
National Drug-Free Work Week
October 25-31
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
November 2009
National Teens Don't Text & Drive Week
November 22-28
Sponsored by the Etiquette and Leadership Institute
The Utah Safety Council's Alive at 25 Teen Driver Program
Tie One On for Safety Campaign
November 24-December 31
Sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
December 2008
3D Month - National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Safe Toys & Gifts Month
Sponsored by the National Safe Kids Campaign and the National Safety Council
