Participate and celebrate with Haws and thousands across the country, as we work to raise awareness of what it takes to stay safe. Observed ​annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, in our homes and communities.
One helpful step to cultivating a safety culture is to create a preparedness policy in the workplace. Workplace accidents such as: spills of hazardous chemicals, fires, machinery breakdowns can be prevented with the implementation of a preparedness policy. The preparedness policy should be consistent with the mission statement and vision of the business.
Goals  for a preparedness policy are (suggested by Ready: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed):
- Prevent environmental contamination
- Protect the safety of employees, visitors, contractors, and others at risk from hazards at the facility.
- Plan for individuals with disabilities and functional needs.
Important components of a preparedness policy:
Be Informed 
- Learn what protective measures to take before, during, and after an emergency.
Make A Plan
- Prepare, plan and stay informed for emergencies.
Build A Kit
- Be prepared by building an employee kit for various disaster scenarios. (Basic disaster kit)
Get Involved
- Find opportunities to support community preparedness.
For more robust information on how to develop a preparedness plan click here.
Stay safe!
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