2024 National Safety Month

Are you ready to celebrate National Safety Month? Four weekly themes, two giveaways and countless ways for you to stay safe at work and at home.

Written by: Tony Dominic, Vice President - Safety, Health and Environment

As we navigate our daily lives, safety remains a top priority. Every June, Olympic Steel and other companies nationwide observe National Safety Month, an annual initiative aimed at raising awareness and reducing preventable injuries and illnesses. Spearheaded by the National Safety Council (NSC), this month-long campaign serves as a reminder of the importance of safety in our workplaces, homes and communities.

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The primary goal of National Safety Month is to empower individuals and organizations to identify and mitigate risks, ultimately preventing accidents and injuries. Whether it's through education, training, or adopting safety protocols, the focus is on fostering a culture of safety that transcends beyond the month of June.

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Each week of National Safety Month highlights a specific theme we’ll focus on, covering a wide range of safety-related topics. Here’s what we have planned this year:

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Week 1: Heat-Related Illnesses and Heat Management Program: A review of our Heat Management Program and tips for how to identify and mitigate symptoms for heat-related illnesses. Click here for a printable handout.

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Week 2: No-Touch Tools and Touchless Technology: Learn about no-touch tools and how they can help reduce or eliminate the associated risks to your hands. GIVEAWAY ALERT – all employees will receive a National Safety Month hat this week! Click here for a printable handout.

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Week 3: Hearing Protection and Noise Exposure Controls: There are a handful of choices when it comes to hearing protection. Learn which one is best for what and why it’s critical to reduce the effects of noise exposure. Click here for a printable handout.

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Week 4: Eye Protection and PPE: Whether you’re at work or at home, keeping your eyes protected from flying debris is important. Learn about our PPE requirements, different types of eye protection and…GIVEAWAY ALERT – all employees will receive a branded pair of safety glasses to keep their eyes safe at home. Click here for a printable handout.

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National Safety Month serves as a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility. By fostering a culture of safety, promoting awareness, and empowering individuals to take proactive measures, we can all work toward preventing injuries and bodily harm not only during this month but throughout the year. Together, we can build safer communities and workplaces for generations to come.

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Questions?

For all the details about local implementation of activities, please see your division’s Safety contact.

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Safety First. Always. And, it starts with me.