June is annually recognized as National Safety Month. Throughout the month, NSSGA will be sharing resources and content to help keep safety values front and center, as it is a core value of our members. This year, our theme is "Be Prepared. Be Proactive." Each week will focus on a different aspect of this theme!
CPR and AED Awareness
We're starting Safety Month 2025 with CPR and AED Awareness. The American Heart Association recognizes June 1-7 as National CPR and AED Awareness Week, so we're joining them to highlight important resources.
Safety Shorts Episode - "CPR and AED Awareness with Brian Goepfert"
In this episode of Safety Shorts, Brian Goepfert discusses the importance of CPR and AED training. Listen in for statistics and information about the importance of this training!
This resource, provided by the Pediatric Pandemic Network, serves as a collection point for a number of CPR and AED resources, including demonstrations on how to perform CPR on people of various ages.
The American Red Cross hosts certification classes regularly. Use this page to find a CPR, First Aid, AED or related class near you.
Safety Shorts Episode - "The Importance of First Aid, CPR and AED Training with Steve Benton"
In this episode of Safety Shorts, Steve Benton shares the story of a life-saving event involving one of their owner-operator truck drivers. This episode highlights the importance of investing in training and AED devices.
Heat
For week two of Safety Month 2025, we're focusing on working safely during the summer months and when it's warm outside.
Safety Shorts Episode - "Heat Stress with Dr. Eric Lutz"
In this episode of Safety Shorts, Dr. Eric Lutz shares about the impact that heat stress can have on the body, as well as what you can do to mitigate your risk of heat stress while working in the heat.
Rip and Share - Work Safely in the Heat
This Rip and Share describes best practices for working safely in warm weather. Operators can take steps like hydrating, taking breaks to cool down and recognizing the signs of heat stress and related conditions.
5 Minute Safety Talk - Heat-related Illness
This National Safety Council resource gives information for a five minute safety talk about heat-related illness. It provides a description of how heat can impact the body and tips to stay safe while working in the heat.
OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Resources
This compilation of resources from OSHA features information for employers and workers, as well as resources describing risk factors for heat illness.
Member Martin Marietta Heat Best Practice
This resource from NSSGA Member Martin Marietta describes their best practices for working in the heat.
Leading Indicators
For week three of Safety Month 2025, we're looking at leading indicators and how we can use data to make proactive safety policies.
Safety Shorts Episode - "Our Good Catch Journey with Jay Canada"
In this episode of Safety Shorts, Jay Canada talks about his company's "Good Catch" program, and how they focus on prevention and proactivity.
NSSGA Members Only Webinar - "Is Your Near Miss/Good Catch Program Having the Impact You Intended"
This webinar, for NSSGA Members Only, features Teresa DeVore of FactorLab sharing key findings from the Near Miss/Good Catch Phase I program. This session is designed to review highlights of what NSSGA has learned so far and provide insight into what leading organizations are doing differently to drive better outcomes.
Proactive Safety: The Importance and Benefits of Using Leading Indicators White Paper
This new NSSGA resource describes the importance of using leading indicators to make decisions. It walks through steps to gather and analyze data.
Mental Health
For week four of Safety Month 2025, we're focusing on mental health and how we can all take steps to support our coworkers. June is PTSD Awareness Month, so we're also raising awareness about the resources that are available.
Safety Shorts Episode - "Developing a Workplace Peers Program with Kyle Zimmer"
In this episode of Safety Shorts, Kyle Zimmer talks about how a workplace peers program allowed for tough but important conversations about addiction, suicide prevention and mental health challenges.
OSHA Mental Health and Workplace Stress Resources
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers great resources on topics like Workplace Stress, Workplace Mental Health and the Role of Employers in Preventing Suicide.
Promote Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing
This National Safety Council resource collects information on mental health and wellbeing for employers and employees.
5 Minute Safety Talk - Managing Workplace Stress
This National Safety Council resource gives information for a five-minute safety talk about understanding and managing workplace stress.
OSHA Mental Health Presentation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gave this presentation on the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace, and shared the resources that are available on osha.gov.