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June is National Safety Month
Each week carries a theme that brings attention to critical safety issues
2011 dates & themes
Week1 June 1-4 Summertime Safety
The National Safety Council is on a mission to prevent unintentional injury and death by educating and influencing people to adopt and maintain safe and healthy practices in the workplace, on our roads and highways, and in our homes and communities.
Unintentional injuries and deaths in the United States are at unacceptable levels. Motor vehicle crashes, falls and overexertion remain leading causes of preventable death and injury.
Unintentional deaths reached an estimated 128,200 in 2009, compared with the revised 2008 estimate of 125,800. The 2009 estimate – the highest on record – is 47% greater than the 1992 total of 86,777 – the lowest annual total since 1924.
The cost of unintentional injuries to Americans and their employers exceeds $693 billion nationally, or $5,900 per household, and causes great suffering among individuals and their families.
Week2 June 5-11 Preventing Overexertion
Overexertion is the third leading cause of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for about 3.3 million emergency department visits. Whether at work or home, you can take steps to prevent overexertion.
Sign-up and download helpful materials to educate others on preventing overexertion. Materials include:
Week3 June 12-18 Teen Driving Safety
Each day, there are more than 15 crashes involving drivers between the ages of 15 to 20. You do not need to have a teen driver in your home to be affected. In fact, 2 out of 3 people killed in crashes involving teen drivers are people other than the teen driver – including passengers of teen drivers, occupants in other vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Sign-up and download helpful materials to educate others on teen safe driving. Materials include:
- Tip sheet - 2 page (English & Spanish)
- Poster (English & Spanish)
- Crossword puzzle & answer key
Additional Offerings:
- How can I keep my teen driver safe? webinar
June 13, 11:00 to 12:00 CST
We’ll share what behaviors contribute to the greatest number of teen driving crashes and how parents and teens can work together to reduce crash risk. A special thank you to Toyota and FirstGroup America for making this webinar possible.
- Free enrollment in the online Alive at 25 Parent Program
Through this two-hour online program, parents will learn how to reinforce basic driving skills and good decision-making that can help teens become safe and responsible drivers. Free registrationwill be available June 12 to 18. - Free download of Teen Driver: A family Guide to Teen Driver Safety
This guide assists parents in managing the transition from a beginner to independent driver and provides a written parent/teen driving agreement to help define driving restrictions, rules and consequences. The download will be available from June 12 to18.
Week4 June 19-25 Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injures in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.6 million visits to the emergency department. Adults 55 and older are more prone to becoming victims of falls, and the resulting injuries can diminish the ability to lead active, independent lives. The number of fall deaths among those 65 or older is 4 times the number of fall deaths among all other age groups.
Sign-up and download helpful materials to educate others on preventing slips, trips and falls. Materials include:
Week5 June 26-30 On the Road, Off the Phone
Cell phone use behind the wheel is a growing concern. According to CTIA – The Wireless Association, in 1995, cell phone subscriptions covered only 11% of the U.S. population. By 2010, that number grew to 93%. As the number of cell phone users continues to increase, so does the number of drivers distracted by cell phones.
Sign-up and download helpful materials to educate others on the dangers of cell phone use while driving. Materials include: