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Safety Observance Calendar 2027

Every major workplace safety month, week and day in one place, with activity ideas and links to the terms your crews need to know.

MonthRuns all month
WeekA set week
DayA single day
* Dates set by the organizer each year. We update them as they are announced.

January

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MonthAll January

National Radon Action Month

Test basements, tunnels and below-grade workspaces for radon.

February

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MonthAll February

American Heart Month

Refresh CPR and AED training and check AED locations.

WeekFirst full week *

National Burn Awareness Week

Review burn first aid and hot work controls.

March

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MonthAll March

National Ladder Safety Month

Inspect every ladder on site and tag out damaged ones.

April

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MonthAll April

Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Share your phone-free driving policy with every driver.

WeekMid-April *

National Work Zone Awareness Week

Check high-visibility gear and traffic control plans.

DayApril 28

Workers' Memorial Day

Pause to remember workers lost on the job and the lessons learned.

May

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WeekEarly May *

National Fall Prevention Stand-Down

Stop work for a fall protection talk and gear check.

MonthAll May

National Electrical Safety Month

Walk through lockout procedures on your highest-risk equipment.

MonthAll May

Mental Health Awareness Month

Remind crews where to find support and how to check in on each other.

June

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MonthAll June

National Safety Month

Run a site-wide hazard hunt and close the findings.

WeekJune 1 to 7

CPR and AED Awareness Week

Run a hands-on CPR refresher for first responders.

WeekJune *

Trench Safety Stand-Down

Review protective systems and daily excavation inspections.

July

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MonthAll July

UV Safety Month

Pair sun protection with your heat illness plan for outdoor crews.

August

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WeekAugust *

Safe + Sound Week

Show off a safety program win and recognize the people behind it.

September

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MonthAll September

National Preparedness Month

Run an evacuation drill and test your emergency roles.

MonthAll September

Suicide Prevention Month

Share crisis resources, especially in construction and remote work.

October

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WeekOctober 3 to 9

Fire Prevention Week

Check extinguishers, exits and hot work permits.

MonthAll October

National Protect Your Hearing Month

Fit-test earplugs and review noise monitoring results.

MonthAll October

National Ergonomics Month

Ask crews which tasks strain them most and fix one.

November

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WeekNovember *

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Review shift lengths and journey plans for long drives.

December

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MonthAll December

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Remind drivers of your fitness-for-duty policy before the holidays.

Get the printable 2027 calendar

One page to pin in the break room, plus a reminder email two weeks before each observance so you have time to plan.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a safety observance?

A month, week or day set aside by a government agency or industry group to focus attention on one hazard or practice, such as falls, fire prevention or hearing loss.

How should a safety team use this calendar?

Pick four to six observances that match your biggest risks, then plan a crew briefing, inspection focus or stand-down around each one.

Why do some dates have an asterisk?

The organizer announces those dates each year. We update the calendar as soon as they are confirmed.