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Safe + Sound Week is August 12-18, 2019

OSHA, along with supporters like NIOSH, AIHA, and ASSP, is hosting its third annual Safe + Sound Week from August 12-18, 2019.

Safe + Sound is a year-round campaign to encourage every workplace to have a safety and health program.

During Safe + Sound Week, businesses of all sizes and industries celebrate their safety successes and efforts to be Safe and Sound at Work.

Participating in Safe + Sound Week is a great way to get a new health and safety program started, or energize an existing one.

Below are 10 ideas to participate in Safe + Sound Week this year:


  1. Share your safety activities on social media using the hashtag #SafeAndSoundAtWork.
  2. Sign up for the monthly newsletter on being Safe and Sound at Work.
  3. Create a video (or ask employees to create one) showcasing how and why you make safety a priority. Find examples here and here.
  4. Invite top management to reaffirm their commitment to safety. This can be done in person at your safety events, in your company email or newsletter, or even through a video message.
  5. Host a hazard scavenger hunt to increase awareness of common workplace hazards.
  6. Survey your employees’ perceptions on safety, either on your own or through a third party like The National Safety Council.
  7. Download fact sheets and product lists for your specific industry.
  8. Hold a safety award ceremony to recognize safety leaders in your workplace.
  9. Take the Safe at Work pledge.
  10. After you've completed your events, download your certificate and web badge to recognize your organization and your workers.

Download the 2020 Workplace Safety Calendar

Participating in Safe + Sound Week is a great way to celebrate your organization’s commitment to safety. For more ideas on creating a safe and healthy workplace, download our free 2020 workplace safety calendar.

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