June is National Safety Month

 
Dear HCC Members:
June is finally here! It's National Safety Month and we've included many resources to help you spread the news on how to stay safe this month and into the summer. We've also included our HCC Poster Contest Winners and a new HCC video. Please consider sharing this information in your circle of influence and on your social media sites.

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National Safety Month shifts focus amid COVID-19 pandemic
- This month is National Safety Month, an initiative by the National Safety Council (NSC) to keep Americans aware of the risks all around them.
The National Safety Council observes this month every year to focus on saving lives and preventing injuries from the workplace to any place.
“The National Safety Council is a 107-year-old non profit organization focused on the leading causes of preventable death and injury. So we really follow the data and look at the reasons Americans are dying or being hurt from things we know we can prevent,” said National Safety Council spokesperson Maureen Vogel. “So this is the 24th year we’ve observed National Safety Month, and the main reason we do is because we understand that American’s do not understand the biggest risks to their safety, and when they understand those risks, they often will take the right steps to mitigate those risks.” Read more
For More Information from NSC click this link:
https://www.nsc.org/work-safety/safety-topics/coronavirus
Independent teens: 9 safety tips for going out alone
A teen’s first outing without parents is a big milestone.
Most teens are eager for more freedom and parents often are nervous about what will happen when their children aren’t supervised.
“It’s the parents’ job to guide and protect their teens,” said  Dr. James Meyer , an adolescent medicine physician at Marshfield Clinic. “Letting them step into some responsibility while you still can set rules will prepare them to be independent when they leave home. Read more
8 Dangers of Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Alcohol and drug abuse by employees cause many expensive problems for business and industry ranging from lost productivity, injuries, and an increase in health insurance claims.1

The loss to companies in the United States due to  alcohol and drug-related abuse  by employees totals $100 billion a year, according to the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI).
8 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee Should Know
No matter how many safety guidelines and practices you’ve set in place, they won’t do any good if your employees aren’t aware and invested in following those guidelines. The safest work environments occur when employees, at all levels of the organization, work together to communicate and adhere to the safety standards set in place. A successful safety program is one that encourages employees to report unsafe situations and behaviors, and encourages safe practices throughout each and every work day.
HCC Poster Contest Winners




Men's Health Week is June 15th to 21st!
June 15th - 21st is National Men's Health Week

Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year as the week leading up to and including Father’s Day Recognition from the White House  provides encouragement to men, boys, and their families around the globe.
Use your company’s liberal dress policy to celebrate  Wear Blue Friday , the Friday before Father’s day. Use the on-line  Tool Kit  to help enhance your outreach efforts.
This site maintained by Men’s Health Network with the help of contributions from our generous supporters.
Men’s Health Network is a member of the Combined Federal Campaign – # 10825


Special Focus on Public Health and COVID-19 Prevention for 2020

This year’s global activities feature an awareness campaign to encourage men to fight the  spread of COVID-19  by seeking early management of symptoms, practicing social distancing, and establishing their behavior as a role model for their children. The main campaign centers on Wear Blue for Men, encouraging people to wear the color blue on Friday, June 19 (two days before Father’s Day), to raise awareness for men’s health issues.




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