Everything from Hair Loss to Hot Dogs seems to have a “month” to bring awareness to their cause. While some of these are amusing or frivolous, others are critically important: for example, National Safety Month in June.

While safety is an issue that should be taken seriously all year long, we can bring renewed awareness to safer workplaces during the month of June.

How to Celebrate

If you have a defined Safety Program in place, June is a great month to further call attention to your program and increase participation. Some ways in which you can celebrate National Safety Month:

• Offer double points for achievements during the month of June
• Recruit employees to serve on steering committees
• Introduce new training materials this month
• Offer points or spiffs to employees who offer suggestions to improve the program
• Start a month-long contest to engage employees in the program
• Offer special rewards for the month of June
• Introduce a wellness component to your safety program

If you do not have a Safety Incentive Program in place, June is the perfect time to begin that process.

Building a Culture of Safety with Incentive Programs Year-Round

Construction Safety Week may come once a year, but workplace safety should be a daily priority. For construction companies, maintaining a safety culture where safety is second nature takes more than just policies—it takes consistent motivation and reinforcement.

That’s where a structured safety incentive program comes in.

Creating Daily Habits, Not Just Weekly Campaigns

At All Star Incentive Marketing, we design and manage custom safety recognition and reward programs that help make safety habits stick. These programs are tailored to encourage the daily decisions that prevent incidents—like checking scaffolding, wearing harnesses, or stopping to assess a job site.

The goal? Reinforce the right behavior until it becomes the norm.

Effective Occupational Health & Safety Programs

Successful safety programs include these 4 elements:

• Management Commitment: Leadership must set the tone and lead by example.
• Employee Involvement: Front-line workers should be actively engaged in safety planning and reporting.
• Hazard Identification and Control: Regularly assess, identify, and correct potential hazards.
• Training and Communication: Consistent education and reinforcement are essential to maintaining safety awareness.

Companies that put safety incentive programs in place can expect to reduce insurance premiums, as well as the costs of accidents that aren’t covered by your insurance, such as sick pay, production delays or repairs to plant or equipment.

Tying Incentives to Construction Safety Month

Use National Safety Month as a launchpad or pulse-check for your ongoing safety efforts. Consider:

• Kickoff Events: Introduce the incentive program during Safety Month with leadership buy-in and engaging launch materials.
• Recognition Moments: Award on-the-spot recognitions during the month.
• Feedback Loops: Use the week to gather feedback on what’s working—and what’s not—with your safety culture.

A Long-Term Investment

Incentive programs aren’t a quick fix. They’re a long-term investment in your workforce, your productivity, and your bottom line. And they work. Studies show companies that invest in safety see an average $4 to $6 return for every dollar spent.

Whether you’re a national contractor or a growing local firm, we can build a scalable solution that works for your team.

Let’s Build Something Safe Together

Ready to take your safety culture to the next level? Visit allstarincentivemarketing.com to learn more or schedule your 15-minute demo today.

Companies that put safety incentive programs in place can expect to reduce insurance premiums, as well as the costs of accidents that aren’t covered by your insurance, such as sick pay, production delays or repairs to plant or equipment.

Safety Includes Wellness

Poor health can be just as dangerous as an unsafe workplace. Remember to include Wellness initiatives when you’re talking about a safer workplace. Companies with healthier workforces enjoy reduced costs, higher productivity, lower absenteeism, fewer insurance claims, higher employee retention and employee engagement.

Although the health & safety of your employees is a 365/24/7 concern, calling attention to this topic during the month of June can provide the push your employees may need to re-focus their awareness and efforts.