The month of June has been recognized as National Safety Month since 1996. The National Safety Council established the month-long observance as a time for organizations, companies and individuals to increase awareness of workplace safety and health risks, and to make efforts to reduce occupational injuries, illnesses and deaths., , , , Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers have a responsibility t...