OSHA’s annual Safe and Sound event is scheduled for August 11 – 17, 2025. This is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs. Safe and Sound offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. The focus for this year’s Safe and Sound Week is emergency preparedness and response at work and at home.
Companies can register to participate during that week in August or select any week that is more convenient. Participating anytime will still recognize your safety programs and Safety Committees, plus certificates can be download for all employees participating.
There is a step-by-step guide that contains resources that are beneficial whether you are just starting or revitalizing your safety program or have a well-established/well-oiled culture of safety.
The guide includes the Core Elements for effective safety programs with a summary of the purpose of each element and suggested actions to take. The Core Elements include:
- Leadership
- Worker Participation
- Hazard Identification and Assessment
- Hazard Prevention and Control
- Education and Training
- Program Evaluation and Improvement
- Communication and Coordination Between Host Employers and Contractor Agencies
For examples of the meaning and purpose, under the Core Element for Leadership, the list is:
- Make worker safety and health a core organizational value.
- Are fully committed to eliminating hazards, protecting workers, and continuously improving workplace safety and health.
- Provide sufficient resources to implement and maintain the safety and health program.
- Visibly demonstrate and communicate their safety and health commitment to workers and others.
- Set an example through their own actions.
Each bullet has action items for consideration. Plus, additional resources are included for focusing on each of the Core Elements. (Step by Step Guide)
The recommended practices and resources can be downloaded. These resources provide a systems level methodology to address safety issues and ensure a comprehensive approach to revitalizing or establishing your safety program.