The National Safety Council is kicking off the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month this June, calling on organizations and individuals across the country to take action against preventable injuries.
Established in 1996, National Safety Month has grown into a nationwide movement that equips employers, workers and communities with practical tools and resources to reduce risk.
“For three decades, National Safety Month has united businesses, advocates, agencies, nonprofits and individuals around the shared goal of making workplaces, roadways and communities safer,” says Lorraine Martin, NSC CEO. “The National Safety Council is proud to have spearheaded this effort for the past 30 years, and we look forward to continuing the vital work of raising awareness, providing resources, and spreading the value of safety, health and wellbeing for all.”
In recognition of National Safety Month, check out these seven recent articles about safety from the Pumper archives:
1. Be Aware of Safety Risks Around Heavy Equipment
Preventable human errors and workplace distractions around heavy machinery can quickly lead to devastating, life-threatening accidents. This article outlines critical pre-job planning questions your crew must ask to ensure everyone stays safe on the site.
2. Tips to Safely Handle Hazardous Materials on Job Sites
Toxic materials like asbestos and silica dust pose severe, long-term health risks to construction crews. In this online article, learn about PPE, training and handling protocols you need to keep your job site safe and compliant.
3. Permit-Required Confined-Space Entries Should be Treated Seriously
Confined-space entry remains one of the most hazardous tasks in industry. This article explains why a properly completed permit is essential not only for OSHA compliance, but also for identifying hazards and ensuring effective communication.
4. Anticipating Safety Inspections
An unexpected OSHA inspection can easily rattle a company without a solid preparation strategy and designated safety representatives in place. Read these tips on how to confidently manage compliance officers during facility walk-throughs to minimize your risk of costly citations.
5. 7 Common Causes of Workplace Incidents
Preventable human errors and dangerous shortcuts cause up to 96% of workplace incidents in the utility contracting industry. In this online article, learn the seven most common unsafe habits putting your crew at risk and learn how to eliminate them for a safer job site.
6. Prevent Backover Injuries With Good Preparation and Communication
Backover incidents involving trucks and heavy equipment can happen in seconds, often with devastating consequences, but they are largely preventable. This article highlights the common causes of these incidents and outlines practical strategies to help keep workers out of harm’s way.
7. How Leadership Shapes Safer Job Sites With 'Invisible PPE'
The emotional strain carried by construction workers is a critical but invisible hazard that directly impacts job site safety. Learn how to implement "Invisible PPE" and use five practical communication tools to support your crew before a mental health crisis strikes.
