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Sun, Safety, and Sustainability: Your Guide to July Safety Observances

Toby Graham

Ah, July. The weather is sunny. The beach sand is finally warm. The grocery store strawberries are at peak deliciousness. When you have the chance, take a quick break from drinking your margarita on a pool floatie and review the July Safety Observances with us:

July Safety Observances

UV Safety Month

Did you know that improper face protection was one of the top 10 most cited OSHA violations in 2024? This includes improper eye protection from UV rays, which can permanently damage a person’s eyes or even blind them. That is why UV Safety Month is so important: it raises awareness of the dangers of UV rays and how they can harm us if we don’t sufficiently protect ourselves. From just wearing sunscreen to UV protectant clothing and eyewear, review the recommendations for your industry and put in place a plan to make sure these guidelines are being followed.

Learn more about UV safety

Minimum Wage Update

July 1, 2025

For our fellow HR professionals, following minimum wage changes is vital but also hard to keep track of among everything else you have to do. Starting July 1, 2024, several states, cities, and counties will increase the minimum wage.

We keep track of all the increases you need to know about for your employees.

Independence Day

July 4, 2025

Time to crack out the fireworks, dump some tea into the bay, and celebrate the independence of our country! USA! USA!

While the Fourth of July can be one of the most fun and exciting holidays, it can also be one of the most dangerous. Here’s some tips on how to keep yourself and others safe.

Alright, that’s all for now, you can go back to lounging and listening to Island in the Sun. Just don’t forget the sunscreen!

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 July

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

Working in the Heat
Ways to stay cool when the weather changes and temperatures rise.

Young Seasonal Workers
How experienced workers become mentors, sometimes unknowingly, to young summer workers on the jobsite.

Eye Protection
Many injuries occur due to the lack of eye protection or wearing ill-fitting gear. Think about how to choose eye protection for the task at hand, and learn what to do immediately after an eye injury to prevent blindness.

Online Training Topics for July

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

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.

Hand and Power Tools Customizable Training

Tools are so common in our lives, we can easily forget the hazards they pose. This lesson covers definitions, hazards associated with hand and power tools, and guidelines for hand and power tool safety.

Electrical Safety Awareness

This training includes information on the characteristics of electricity including voltage, current, and resistance, as well as how risk can be controlled using knowledge of insulators, conductors, and grounding. Common electrical hazards in the workplace, electrical injuries, implementing emergency response procedures, and OSHA’s and NFPA’s roles in electrical safety are also discussed.

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 >

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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