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June 2021 Volume 69
National Safety Month
LOCAL CHAPTER
by Brandee Crockett, VP of Operations
UTAHSAFETYCOUNCIL.ORG
801.746.SAFE (7233) In 1996, the National Safety Council established June as National Safety
Month, aiming to increase awareness of the leading safety and health risks
In This Issue and ultimately decrease the number of unintentional injuries and deaths in the
United States.
• Membership Minute
• Annual Meeting and Awards Update The goal of National Safety Month is to raise public awareness of safety. June
• National Safety Month is also an appropriate month to focus our efforts on public safety, as the
• When Is an Employer Liable for summer season traditionally is a time of increased unintentional injuries and
Distracted Driving? fatalities, and the U.S. is still facing an unprecedented threat to public safety
• Membership Update as the pandemic looms on.
• Communicating the Monetary Value
Throughout the month, the National Safety Council and the Utah Safety
of Safety Council aim to collaborate with public and private groups to promote
• Stay Safe While Working from improved standards of safety and broadly distribute information on how
Home, by Using the Media Library everyone can take a leadership role in safety. This year, we will be focusing on
• Fireworks Safety the important topics of risk identification, ongoing COVID-19 safety concerns,
• Acera del Consejo de Seguridad de psychological safety and advancing organizational safety. Topics this year
include:
Utah
• How to Renew Expired MSHA Week 1-Prevent Incidents Before They Start:
Certifications Identifying risks and taking proactive safety measures to reduce hazard
• Safety Violation! exposure on important topics from ergonomics to chemical management is
• CPR Quick Tips crucial to creating a safe workplace.
• Annual Safety Awards
Week 2-Address Ongoing COVID-19 Safety Concerns:
• Upcoming Training Courses
As the pandemic continues, employers play an important role in the return
Membership Benefits to physical workspaces, building trust around vaccines, mental health and so
much more.
• Streaming Safety Videos
• Safety Media Library
Week 3-It’s Vital to Feel Safe on the Job:
• Members Only Website Being able to be one’s self at work without fear of retaliation is necessary for
• NETS Membership an inclusive safety culture. Leading organizations focus not only on physical
• OSHA 10-Hour Training safety, but psychological safety as well.
• First Aid, CPR and AED for Business
Course Week 4- Advance Your Safety Journey:
• Member Appreciation Events Safety is all about continuous improvement. Whether organizationally or
• Start With Safety Webinars individually, NSC can help provide guidance for your path forward.
• Discounts on Occupational Safety
The Utah Safety Council encourages all organizations to participate in
Training
National Safety Month by engaging in awareness and education activities
• Health & Safety Fair Participation
devoted to safety in the areas highlighted above or any other relevant
• Family Safety & Health Magazine
safety topic. Join our Start With Safety Webinar -June 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM
• Monthly Publications and Email
for more information about National Safety Month.
Updates
• Membership Recognition on Website To request downloadable materials, contact the Utah Safety Council at
• Exclusive Discounts on Safety 801.746.7233 or safety@utahsafetycouncil.org.
Products
• Safety Consulting
• Safety Management Systems for
Business Course
