Safety Month
Effective Date: Friday, June 1st, 2012
WHEREAS, all Alaskans deserve to live in communities that promote safe and healthy living environments; and
WHEREAS, safe communities require the cooperation of all levels of government, business, and industry, as well as the general public; and
WHEREAS, new technologies, advancements in safety standards and awareness, and legislation have helped to increase safety in Alaska; however, there are still improvements to be made to reduce the number of accidental injury-related deaths; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the National Safety Council is to raise public awareness about the prevention of accidental injuries and deaths by educating Americans to adopt and maintain safe and healthy practices in the workplace, on our roads and highways, and in our homes and communities; and
WHEREAS, through the support and observance of National Safety Month, employers are helping to reverse the increase in accidental injuries and deaths in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, the summer season, traditionally a time of increased accidental injuries and fatalities, is an appropriate time to focus attention on injury risks and preventions; and
WHEREAS, the following weekly themes of this year’s National Safety Month promote reduced accidents:
Week 1 (June 3-9) Employee Wellness
Week 2 (June 10-16) Ergonomics
Week 3 (June 17-23) Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls
Week 4 (June 24-30) Driving Safety
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sean Parnell, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim June 2012 as:
Safety Month
in Alaska, and encourage Alaskans to practice safe and healthy behaviors in all aspects of their lives.
Dated: May 22, 2012
