Diving Into Summer Safety: A Guide to June Safety Observances

And that, fine folks, was the sound of the last school bell of the academic year! Now’s our chance to feel the warm breeze, binge-watch all the shows we missed, and…ok now we’re a little bored. Luckily for us, June has some of the best safety observances of the year: from National Forklift Day to Safety Month, you won’t want to miss a single celebration.

National Safety Month

Ok, this one’s pretty self-explanatory. Every June, we join the National Safety Council in celebrating National Safety Month, with specific focuses each week.

This year, we’ll be honing in on these topics:

Week 1: Continuous Improvement
Week 2: Employee Engagement
Week 3: Roadway Safety
Week 4: Wellbeing

Safety Month allows us to review all of our safety best practices. As an employer, we recommend using this month to review best practices with your employees, as well as review the most common incidents you come across and how to fix them.

CPR/AED Awareness Week:

June 1-7, 2024

The first seven days of June are designated as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) awareness week. During this week, we are encouraged to learn about the impacts CPR and AED can have and how many lives could be saved each year if more people knew how to use each of these techniques. You may even consider getting CPR certified this week, as anyone can do it, and training usually only takes up to five hours.

Grab some CPR and AED resources or learn more about CPR certification.

National Forklift Day

June 10, 2025

National Forklift Safety Day aims to spread awareness about the hazards of using a forklift. To celebrate, we recommend reviewing forklift best practices.

You can find an in-depth review of OSHA’s forklift safety standards.

Or, take this forklift safety quiz to test your skills and make sure you don’t have any weak spots.

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.

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Safety Meeting Topics for June

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

Forklift Safety:
Safe work practices that can help you avoid forklift-related accidents and injuries.

OSHA’s Best Practices—First Aid:
OSHA requires employers to have first aid and CPR trained providers on site to help in the event of a medical emergency.

Safe Driving—On or Off the Job:
Avoid motor vehicle accidents on or off the job with guidance from this list of tips to follow before you start your vehicle and once you’re on the road.

Online Training Topics for June

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

Forklift Customizable Training

Forklifts are an efficient and powerful piece of equipment, however the risks can also be severe. Forklift safety is important so operators and pedestrians understand regulations of forklift operations, common forklift hazards and injuries, components and classes of forklifts, and the importance of training and equipment inspections.

Heat Illness Prevention

This training covers the common types of heat illness and how those working in hot environments can avoid them. It includes warning signs, how to respond in an emergency, steps you can take to lower your risk, and common controls.

Healthy Workplaces Training Package:

Check out the full range of titles in our to keep your workforce healthy, including topics like Hydration, Heart Health and Stress Management.

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to start implementing 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 >