June is National Safety Month
According to the National Safety Council, preventable injuries, commonly known as “accidents,” are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths.
Join CGA, and our members around the world, in observing National Safety Month as we work together to share the latest safety resources for our industry so we can prevent accidents and save lives. Join us on social media, share one of our pre-made social media posts, and go #CGASafetyMonth2024.
Get Involved in 3 Easy Steps
Explore
Learn more about the Safety Month weekly themes and sign up for Safety Month Resources.
Pledge
Your commitment to safety for our industry. Take the CGA Safety Pledge today.
Share!
Help us turn social media feeds blue – download our media kit and social media sharables and get the word out.
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Safety 101
Week 2: Avoiding Accidents
Week 3: Finding Safety Resources
Week 4: Emergency Response
CGA Safety Resource Centers
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) publishes a growing line of posters and related safety materials for users who are new to interacting with our industry’s products.
The Safety Resource Centers, offer free, downloadable safety posters along with additional information and resources for topics including dry ice, home and medical oxygen, liquid nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, cylinders and equipment, flammable gases, and refrigerated and cryogenic equipment.
“CGA has been a leader in compressed gas industry safety for over 100 years. We are proud to work with CGA and our fellow members to spread our safety message far and wide. June is our chance to make it happen. Join us this month for #CGASafetyMonth2024.”
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