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NEWS RELEASE
Release Number: 2025-79
Date: August 11, 2025

Cal/OSHA promotes workplace safety during Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17

Oakland—Cal/OSHA and the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) are inviting employers, workers and community-based organizations to show their commitment to workplace safety and health during Safe + Sound Week from August 11-17.

What Cal/OSHA Chief Debra Lee said: “A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone. Safe + Sound Week underscores California’s commitment to healthier workers, stronger businesses and resilient communities.”

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. This year, Safe + Sound Week focuses on emergency preparedness and response.

The benefits of participating in Safe + Sound Week include:

  • Enhanced safety and health at work sites with effective safety programs that identify and address potential hazards before an injury or illness occurs.
  • Improved employee well-being and morale to support business productivity.
  • Cost savings that proactive safety measures provide to reduce medical costs, workers’ compensation claims, and potential losses associated with downtime and productivity disruptions.
  • Increased awareness of best safety practices to help prevent work-related accidents, injuries and illnesses.

Show that you and your group lead on safety as a core value by supporting Safe + Sound Week through the communication channels or social media platforms you use with the hashtag #SafeandSoundWeek.

About Cal/OSHA

Within the Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California.

Workers in California are protected regardless of immigration status. Workers who have questions about safety and health in the workplace can call 833-579-0927 to speak with a live bilingual Cal/OSHA representative between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Complaints about workplace safety and health hazards can be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices. 

Employers who have questions or need assistance with workplace health and safety programs can call Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch at 800-963-9424 or their local Cal/OSHA Consultation Office, or email InfoCons@dir.ca.gov. 

Media Contact: Communications@dir.ca.gov, (510) 286-1161

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