WASHINGTON, D.C. --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 — a leading cause of death in the United States. 

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. Each week in June focuses on a different safety topic, each with the same aim: to save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

“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,” said 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.”

Throughout June, NSC will spotlight the following critical safety topics:

Week 1: Moving Safety Forward

Week 2: Staying Safe on the Roads

Week 3: Promoting Holistic Worker Health

Week 4: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

NSC invites employers, safety professionals and individuals to join the movement and value safety not just in June, but year-round. To sign up and receive free safety resources, visit nsc.org/nsm.