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 25, 2027
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
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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Past National SAFER Workplace Day presentations:
National SAFER Workplace Day 2026:
Top machine safety violations - roundtable
For National SAFER Workplace Day 2026 we presented a roundtable discussion on the top machine safety violations seen in today’s workplaces. Our panel shared real-world insights, discussed the root causes behind these violations, and provided practical strategies to help organizations improve compliance, reduce risk, and build safer work environments
YouTube: youtu.be/iqVWJNzy0Vo
National SAFER Workplace Day 2025:
Basic Machine Risk Reduction Measures
For National SAFER Workplace Day 2025 learn the basics of machine safety. In this informative session, we cover essential safety control measures used across various industries to help create safer working environments, including fixed guarding, guard door interlocks, and presence-sensing devices.
YouTube: youtu.be/u52JknbywZ8
National SAFER Workplace Day 2024:
The Safety Lifecycle Of A Machine
For National SAFER Workplace Day 2024 we presented a special webinar on the Safety Lifecycle of a Machine. Learn about all the phases a machine goes through and how safety applies to each phase. Also learn more about the SAFER Workplace initiative and how you can participate in observing National SAFER Workplace Day.
YouTube: youtu.be/yZ06kgZ4QvE
National SAFER Workplace Day 2023:
Introduction to National SAFER Workplace Day
The inaugural National SAFER Workplace Day was Friday, June 30th, 2023. On that first day, our 50 minute presentation introduced National SAFER Workplace day, the SAFER Workplace concept, Safety Statistics, Milestones in workplace safety, and more.
YouTube: youtu.be/I4G-uhB6SvI
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