The National Health Information Center, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. have put together a 2008 National Health Observances calendar of events, and the month of May is packed full of events you can use to schedule and stimulate safety awareness and training within your workplace.
Here’s a sample of the calendar & a list of our training products which coincide with May’s safety events:
All month long:
May 1 – 31 Clean Air Month
Related Safety Training Materials:
Indoor Air Quality Safety Training Products
Indoor Air Quality CD-ROM Training ProgramMay 1 – 31 Healthy Vision MonthRelated Safety Training Materials:
Eye Safety & ProtectionMay 1 – 31 Hepatitis Awareness MonthRelated Safety Training Materials:
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Safety TrainingMay 1 – 31 Mental Health MonthRelated Safety Training Materials:
Workplace Stress Safety Resources
Workplace Stress Video Program DVD English & Spanish versionsMay 1 – 31 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness MonthRelated Safety Training Materials:
Chemical Hazards Safety Training MaterialsMay 1 – 31 National Physical Fitness and Sports MonthRelated Safety Training Materials:
Workplace Fitness & WellnessMay 1 – 31 National Electrical Safety MonthRelated Safety Training Materials:
Electrical Safety Training DVDs and VHS Products
Lockout/Tagout Safety Training
Special day or week long events:
May 4 – 15 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)
May 11 – 17 National Women’s Health Week
May 21 National Employee Health and Fitness DayRelated Safety Training Materials:
Workplace Wellness & Fitness Training ProductsMay 7 National Anxiety Disorders Screening DayRelated Safety Training Materials:
Workplace Stress CD-ROM Training ProgramMay 11 – 17 National Alcohol-and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects WeekRelated Safety Training Materials:
Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Employees Safety Meeting Kit Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Managers and Supervisors Video ProgramMay 18 – 24 National Emergency Medical Services WeekRelated Safety Training Materials:
Emergency Response
Emergency Planning
Exposure Monitoring & Medical Surveillance Video Program
To promote year round workplace safety, we suggests that each month of the year be dedicated to a particular aspect of safety awareness. You may also find the CDC Calendar of Major Events and OSHA’s Upcoming Events for Conferences, Meetings, & Hearings useful.