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Be Thankful for Safety in November: 6 Things to Add to Your Calendar

Toby Graham

As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to take a moment and reflect on safety. November is the month to do just that, with several events focused on keeping people safe and healthy. From Drowsy Driving Protection Week to Computer Security Day, this month offers a wealth of opportunities for employers and individuals alike to learn, educate, and take action. Let’s take a closer look at six important November safety observances and provide resources to help you make the most of them. Plus, we’ll share some bonus tips on how to close out your safety year strong.

Drowsy Driving Protection Week

November 2-8, 2025

For those of you who work with fleets, this is a good one to reinforce with your drivers. The National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® encourages everyone to prioritize sleep and drive when they are alert and refreshed. Their goal is to help people get the sleep they need and reduce the number of drivers who choose to drive while sleep-deprived.

Grab some tools and resource here >

Daylight Savings Time Ends

November 2, 2025

Decrease in alertness, reaction time and decision-making ability all have the potential to affect our health and safety and the health and safety of those around us while at work, on the road or at home. (Source)

ASSP has some recommendations for how to keep your employees safe >

Veterans Day

November 11, 2025

On this day at 11:00 am, World War I ended in 1918. We have a TON of KPA employees who are Veterans – they’re awesome, and we truly appreciate their service to the country.

Great American Smokeout

November 20, 2025

Did you know smoking causes an estimated 480,000 deaths every year? You wouldn’t be reading this post if you didn’t care about your employees’ health…and your job title means you obviously care about fire prevention. Here’s a great chance to cover both of these topics.

Grab some tools and resources here >

Thanksgiving

November 27, 2025

What are you thankful for?

Here at KPA, we’re thankful that you’re taking the journey with us to keep people out of harm’s way.

Computer Security Day

November 30, 2025

National Computer Security Day is designed to raise awareness about cybersecurity issues. It also helps people maintain online security. By now, we’ve all seen so much news about cyberattacks and data breaches—or have experienced an attack ourselves—in that the techno-dystopian fantasies of sci-fi movies and books seem like quaint relics of a more innocent time.

The National Cybersecurity Alliance has some resources for you >
And KPA has cybersecurity resources and expertise for you as well!

Build a stronger safety culture month by month. The 2025 Safety Observances Guide is designed to be your comprehensive companion for planning and executing meaningful safety initiatives throughout the year.

Safety Meeting Topics for November

Keep your safety meetings, toolbox talks, or safety trainings relevant to your workforce’s needs in November. Here are some suggestions for topics to cover. Check out some of the safety meeting outline topics we offer:

Defensive Driving
Safety tips to remember every time you get behind the wheel.

Need a Reason to Quit Smoking?
If you’re on the fence about quitting smoking, here are 10 reasons to stop for good.

Winter Weather Hazards
Ways to protect yourself, your vehicle, and the jobsite from cold-weather hazards.

Online Training Topics for November

Digging through KPA’s comprehensive training catalog, here are some topics that reinforce November’s safety observances.

Cybersecurity Training Package:

Check out the full range of titles in our cybersecurity training package, ranging from Phishing to Device Security.

Winter Safety

This general training covers information on best practices for winter safety, such as wearing the proper clothing and keeping hydrated. It also includes the types of cold stress and how they affect the body, slip, trip, and fall prevention, and winter driving best practices.

Driver Safety

The average vehicle operator drives more than 17,600 minutes every year. Driving creates opportunity for enjoyment, but it also poses a significant threat if not performed safely or taken for granted. This lesson identifies driving hazards and distractions, how to manage driving in adverse weather conditions, maintaining safe driving strategies when you encounter unexpected road conditions, and how to proactively practice safe driving techniques.

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to start implementing November safety observances into your safety plans.

This is the perfect opportunity to level up your knowledge and take action to keep yourself and those around you safe. When we all prioritize safety, we create a culture that benefits everyone. So let’s make the most of this month and take advantage of the amazing resources available to us!

Need help? Check out the Compliance Calendar as a great way to keep on top of all your important dates >

Stay safe out there!

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Toby Graham

Toby manages the editorial and content strategy here at KPA. She's on a quest to help people tell clear, fun stories that their audience can relate to. She's a HUGE sugar junkie...and usually starts wandering the halls looking for cookies around 3pm daily.

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