This awareness date is coming up soon in April, and we’ve created a list of safety gifts that are perfect for helping to keep employees safe in the workplace and beyond!
Each year, on April 28, World Day for Safety & Health at Work is celebrated, in order to raise awareness about making workplaces safe and healthy. This is a time to help promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases and – in turn – reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries.
Everyone plays a part in on-the-job safety…from leaders responsible for infrastructures and policies…to employers who must create environments that meet standards and pass inspections…and workers ensuring they are taking preventive measures and protecting themselves/others.
One way, in particular, for your business/organization to support the Day for Safety & Health at Work is with safety incentives, safety reminders, safety gifts, and safety gear for your team…such as the following.
Safety Incentives Plus is a third-generation brand that specializes in products that keep employees safe and motivated, and many of these items come in the form of safety kits. There are those made specifically for vehicles (with traffic cones, car chargers, and tire gauges, some focused on first aid (with medicines or bandages), and beyond.
Equip everyone with a custom kit that can be kept in their desk, bag, home, luggage, or automobile.
Many jobs require tools, and even those that don’t should have some go-to gear on hand. This may include a lantern that can be used if the electricity goes out, a life-saving hammer that can shatter windows or cut seat belts after a car accident, or a multi-tool that’s equipped with handy gadgets like wire cutters, screwdrivers, bottle openers, and nail files.
High-end name-brand tools make great gifts during the holiday season or for accomplishments such as big sales or retirements.
Hydration is a big part of work safety, and one of the best ways to promote this – and your company/association – is with a custom-printed reusable water bottle. The options are endless, with numerous shapes, colors, sizes, brands, and styles, and they can all be utilized in the office, at home, and while on the go.
Include a reusable bottle in onboarding kits, helping to welcome new hires in style.
Similarly, coolers can be filled with waters, snacks, lunches, and other beverages. These are ideal for those who work outside of offices, such as
construction workers or road techs.
There are also smaller versions that can be handed out at tradeshows and as prizes in safety programs, which people can then use daily to carry their lunches.
Those who work outside, on the road, and/or in low-visibility areas may also need safety clothing. A go-to choice is reflective apparel like vests and shirts, but there are also safety jackets – with features like water-repellent materials, extra pockets, or removable hoods – and safety gloves – which may have insulation for extra warmth, reinforced fingers for added protection, or breathable panels for further ventilation.
A whole section of Safety Incentives Plus’ website is dedicated to safety-related tech items. Examples are key trackers for keeping up with keys, 
wireless chargers for power outages, and fitness watches for regular wellness reminders.
Tech gadgets are a wise move if you are needing a social media giveaway item, a trade show raffle prize, or an award for a workplace safety program.
A final section to consider for World Day for Safety & Health at Work is one full of top-selling safety gear. Cooling towels, safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hats, and more can be found here, and all of them can be customized with your name, logo, and colors.
Promotional products like these can go into convention swag bags, employee welcome kits, client appreciation gifts, merch shops…Anywhere and everyone, in order to boost safe and healthy work environments!