NATIONAL SAFER
WORKPLACE DAY
NATIONAL SAFER WORKPLACE DAY
tec.nicum, the engineering services of division of the Schmersal Group, founded National SAFER Workplace Day. It is an officially registered national day which occurs on the last Friday of June. It was established to create awareness about the SAFER Workplace, with a heightened focus on machine safety to reduce the potential of near misses, accidents, and injuries.
The inaugural National SAFER Workplace Day was Friday, June 30th, 2023.
The next National SAFER Workplace Day will be
Friday, June 26, 2026
This day is registered with
National Today.
nationaltoday.com
How to participate
Machine safeguarding consistently remains among the top 10 OSHA violations yearly. Our goal is to provide machine manufacturers and end-users with the proper tools to help create a safer workplace.
Let’s support this event by learning about the importance of a safe workplace. Take out time to assess your workspace and pinpoint any task, process, or equipment that could jeopardize your workplace and your safety.
Here are several ways you can participate in National SAFER Workplace Day:
Contact
Devin Murray
Engineering Services Manager
Functional Safety Engineer
(TÜV Rheinland, #4274/11, Machinery)
914-419-3731
dmurray@schmersal.com
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
We look forward to seeing you there!
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 on social media a safety initiative implemented by your company.
LinkedIn: Use the hashtag #SaferWorkplace and tag @SchmersalUSA
X (Twitter): Use the hashtag #SaferWorkplace and tag @Schmersal_USA
or email infoUSA@schmersal.com with the subject National Safer Workplace Day.
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