Safe + Sound Week, August 7-13, 2023, is a nationwide event for workplaces to recognize and improve their safety and health programs and to offer information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. Safe + Sound Week is an excellent opportunity for employers and workers to come together and demonstrate their commitment to workplace safety and health.
Let OSHA know you are participating this year by pledging now.
Identify activities and events to plan and promote for your workplace or community. Check out our example activities, graphics, and other resources.
After you’ve completed your events, you can download a certificate and virtual challenge coin to recognize your organization by taking our survey.
Participating in Safe and Sound Week offers numerous benefits:
- Enhanced workplace safety: Evaluate and improve safety programs to identify and address potential hazards before they cause injury or illness.
- Improved productivity: A safe work environment fosters employee well-being, morale, and productivity, leading to increased efficiency and overall business success.
- Cost savings: Preventing workplace accidents and injuries through proactive safety measures can help businesses reduce medical costs, workers’ compensation claims, and potential losses associated with downtime and productivity disruptions.
- Increased awareness: The week-long event raises awareness about safety practices, providing valuable information and resources that can help prevent workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
- Networking and Sharing Best Practices: Use positive safety activities to show the public a good story about your business. Participating companies have the chance to connect with the public and industry peers to share best practices related to workplace safety.
