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Safe + Sound Week Celebrates Workplace Health & Safety Successes

Department of Labor recognizes the efforts organizations have made to improve workplace safety and health throughout the year.

August 13, 2024

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep workers safe. This year, Safe + Sound Week takes place Aug. 12 to 18 and will provide resources for businesses on Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness—improving sustainability. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor, Safe + Sound Week aims to help start work programs, energize existing ones, and recognize safety nationwide.

Last year, more than 3,900 businesses helped to raise awareness about workers’ health and safety. As of Aug. 12, more than 5,300 participants have registered.

Safe + Sound 2024 Week organizers include:

  • OSHA – U.S. Dept of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  • AIHA – American Industrial Hygiene Association
  • VPPPA – Voluntary Protection Programs Participants Association
  • ASSP – American Society of Safety Professionals
  • NSC – National Safety Council
  • CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training

Partners are organizations responsible for communication and outreach throughout the year to promote Safe + Sound to their stakeholders are listed here.

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