Celebrate and Participate in National Safety Month

Apr 16, 2015

Source: National Safety Council

This June, the NSC along with thousands of organizations across the country are celebrating your passions with the theme of “What I Live For.” By sharing your stories and providing you with resources such as posters, tip sheets, safety checklists and an infographic, these organiations can work together to keep each other safe wherever we are.

This year, the focus will be on the important topics of prescription painkiller abuse, transportation safety, ergonomics, emergency preparedness and slips, trips and falls. Be on the lookout as it gets closer to June for materials you can use to engage your employees, co-workers, family and friends in safety.

Read the full story to learn more about how you can participate in raising safety awareness.

Helpful Links

Globally Harmonized System The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labelling of chemicals.
Hazcomm Standard An update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) which provides a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets.
Mass.Gov Right-To-Know Establishes minimum standards and reasonable requirements to protect the health and safety of employees through the communication of information regarding toxix or hazardous substances.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)* to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance