National SAFER Workplace Day is an officially registered day (National Today) to occur on the last Friday of June. National SAFER Workplace Day takes place Friday, June 26th, 2026.
tec.nicum, the engineering services of division of the Schmersal Group established this day to create awareness about the SAFER Workplace initiative, which promotes workplace safety, with a heightened focus on machine safety, to reduce the potential of near misses, accidents, and injuries. The SAFER acronym is based on the 5 fundamental steps used to conduct a risk assessment and stands for STOP, ASSESS, FORMULATE, EXECUTE, and REVIEW. These steps are fundamental to properly addressing any safety concerns so that a safe and efficient solution can be created and implemented.
Join us on National SAFER Workplace Day
Here is how you can participate on National SAFER Workplace Day:
Attend our National SAFER Workplace Day webinar.
You're invited to join Schmersal USA on Friday, June 26th, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern for a free webinar in honor of National SAFER Workplace Day.
Webinar Topic: Top Machine Safety Violations, And How to Prevent Them
For National SAFER Workplace Day this year, we are holding a roundtable discussion on the top machine safety violations seen in today’s workplaces. Our panel will share real-world insights, discuss the root causes behind these violations, and provide practical strategies to help organizations improve compliance, reduce risk, and build safer work environments.
This interactive session will focus on key risk areas, including failure to control hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout), bypassed or defeated safety devices, failure to properly inspect and maintain safety systems, and more
Whether you're responsible for safety, operations, or maintenance, this session will offer actionable guidance to help you avoid common pitfalls and strengthen your safety culture.
Join us for this one-hour roundtable discussion with machine safety experts Devin Murray, Dawn Etta, and Steven Lange, on National SAFER Workplace Day - June 26 at 11:00 AM ET
Reserve Your Spot Now. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your workplace safety knowledge and support the mission of a SAFER workplace for all.
Register Here
Acknowledge a coworker or employee for following safe practices.
Acknowledging a coworker or employee for doing their job in a safe manner not only boosts morale and fosters a positive work environment but also reinforces the importance of safe practices and encourages continued vigilance in maintaining a safe workplace for all.
Make a safety tips list.
List 3 ways in which you can perform your job safer. Share with your safety officers to see if they can be implemented and participate in the change.
Share your story.
Highlight a safety initiative implemented by your company on social media. Use the hashtag #SaferWorkplace and tag @SchmersalUSA
or email infoUSA@schmersal.com with the subject National SAFER Workplace Day.
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