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Safety Observance CalendarAlso see 2008 Holiday Periods |
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| Month/Date | Event | Sponsor | Contact/ Phone# | Web | 2008 |
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JANUARY 2008 |
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January 1 - 31 |
National Radon Action Month |
Environmental Protection Agency in participation with the National Safety Council | (800) SOS-RADON Kristin Marstiller (202) 293-2270 ext. 469 |
epa.gov NSC Issues, Radon |
FEBRUARY 2008 |
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February 1 - 29 |
National Heart Month |
American Heart Association |
inquire@ american heart.org |
american heart.org |
February 3 - 9 |
National Burn Awareness Week |
Shriners International Headquarters | (813) 281-0300 |
shriners |
MARCH 2008 |
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March 1 - 31 |
National Nutrition Month |
American Dietetic Association | (800) 877-1600 x4771 nnm@ eatright.org |
eatright |
March 1 - 31 |
Workplace Eyes Health and Safety Month |
Prevent Blindness America | (800) 331-2020 info@prevent blindness.org |
prevent blindness |
March 2 - 8 |
Save Your Vision Week |
American Optometric Association | (800) 365-2219 |
AOA |
March 16 - 22 |
National Poison Prevention Week |
Poison Prevention Week Council | poison prevention |
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APRIL 2008 |
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April 1 - 30 |
Alcohol Awareness Month |
Public Information Department, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence | (212) 269-7797 national@ ncadd.org |
ncadd.org |
April 1 - 30 |
Injury Prevention Month |
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons | (847) 823-7186 |
orthoinfo |
April 1 - 30 |
National Youth Sports Safety Month |
National Youth Safety Foundation | (617) 367-6677 nyssf@ aol.com |
nyssf.org |
April 1 - 7 |
Medication Safety Week |
Women’s Heart Foundation | (609) 771-9600 |
womensheart |
April 7 |
World Health Day |
WHO Regional Office for the Americas Pan American Health Organization | (202) 974-3000 |
world- health-day/ |
April 20 - 26 |
National Playground Safety Week |
National Program for Playground Safety | (800) 554-PLAY |
playground safety |
MAY 2008 |
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May 1 - 31 |
Motorcycle Safety Month |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | nhtsa.gov | |
May 4 - 10 |
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week |
American Society of Safety Engineers | Diane Hurns (847) 768-3413 |
asse.org |
May 17 - 23 |
National Safe Boating Week |
Safe Boating Council |
NSBCdirect@ safeboating council.org |
safeboating council |
JUNE 2008 |
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June 1 - 30 |
National Safety Month |
National Safety Council | (630) 285-1121 |
nsc.org |
June 1 - July 31 |
National Fireworks Safety Months |
Prevent Blindness America | (800) 331-2020 info@prevent blindness.org |
prevent blindness |
June 1 - 7 |
Sun Safety Week |
Sun Safety Alliance | Phil Schneider (703) 837-4202 pschneider@ sunsafety alliance.org |
sunsafety alliance |
JULY 2008 |
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June 1 - July 31 |
National Fireworks Safety Months |
Prevent Blindness America | (800) 331-2020 info@prevent blindness.org |
prevent blindness |
AUGUST 2008 |
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August 1 - 31 |
National Immunization Awareness Month |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | vaccines | |
SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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September 1 - 30 |
National Preparedness Month |
U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Office of Public Affairs (202) 282-8010 |
ready.gov |
September 1 - 30 |
Campus Fire Safety Month |
Campus Firewatch | Ed Comeau (413) 323-6002 |
campus- firewatch |
September 14 - 20 |
National Farm Safety and Health Week |
National Safety Council |
National Farm Safety and Health Week |
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OCTOBER 2008 |
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October 1 - 31 |
Halloween Safety Month |
Prevent Blindness America | (800) 331-2020 info@prevent blindness.org |
prevent blindness |
October 5 - 11 |
Drive Safely to Work Week |
Network of Employers for Traffic Safety | Kathryn Lusby-Treber (703) 891-6005 |
traffic safety |
October 5 - 11 |
National Fire Prevention Week |
National Fire Protection Association | Barbara Dunn (617) 984-7285 public_ affairs @nfpa.org |
fireprevention week |
October 12 - 18 |
National Drug-Free Work Week |
U.S. Department of Labor | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (866) 487-2365 |
dol.gov |
October 19 - 25 |
National School Bus Safety Week |
National Association for Pupil Transportation | (800) 989-6278 sbsw@ napt.org |
napt.org |
October 19 - 25 |
National Radon Action Week |
National Safety Council | Kristin Marstiller (202) 293-2270 ext. 469 |
NSC Issues Radon |
NOVEMBER 2008 |
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November 25 - December 31 |
Tie One On for Safety Campaign |
Mothers Against Drunk Driving | madd.org | |
DECEMBER 2008 |
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December 1 - 31 |
3D Month - National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) |
(202) 493-2977 |
nhtsa.gov |
November 25 - December 31 |
Tie One On for Safety Campaign |
Mothers Against Drunk Driving | madd.org |