National Safety Month 2017: Falls, Fatigue, Ergonomics, and More

National Safety Month is focused on reducing the leading causes of injuries and deaths at work, on the road, and in Americans' homes and communities.

  • May 30, 2017

National Safety Month 2017 is about to begin. Marked in June by the National Safety Council and its member companies, the month has several themes each year. National Safety Month is focused on reducing the leading causes of injuries and deaths at work, on the road, and in Americans' homes and communities.

NSC offers downloadable resources highlighting the month's lineup of safety topics:

  • Week 1: Stand Up to Falls
  • Week 2: Recharge to Be In Charge (Focusing on Fatigue)
  • Week 3: Prepare for Active Shooters
  • Week 4: Don't Just Sit There (Focusing on Ergonomics)

For more information and resources, visit this page.

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