Montgomery County, PA

 

NORRISTOWN — June is National Safety Month.  Throughout the month there will be nationwide activities that address safety risks and include injury prevention tips pertinent to the workplace, driving, the home and community.  To celebrate National Safety Month, Montgomery County will be hosting our 3rd Annual Safety Fair.  Our aim is to continue educating employees and the residents of Montgomery County on how to prevent accidental injury and death through demonstrations and educational information and to influence them to adopt and maintain safe and healthy practices and behaviors in all aspects of their lives.

 

This Safety Fair serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of employees and the community of the resources available for home and workplace health and safety. 

 

What: 3rd Annual Montgomery County Safety Fair
Where: Montgomery County Courthouse
Main and Swede Streets, Norristown, PA
Plaza level
When: June 26, 2008, 10am to 2pm

 

Eliminating hazards in the workplace and at home begins with education and awareness.  A focus on safety, both at home and in the workplace, can prevent injuries and economic losses that occur each year because of preventable hazards.

 

There will be door prizes and giveaways available -- including an overnight stay at one of three local hotels.

 

Some activities and information available at the Safety Fair will include:

 

• View a “To-Go” kit and learn how your family can properly prepare for emergency evacuations

 

• Watch a live fire extinguisher demonstration

 

• Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft

 

• Get a free mini-massage from a certified massage therapist

 

• Have a Dermascan done to detect skin damage from the sun

 

• Have a free health screening

 

 Especially for kids

• Fire Safety Coloring Books

 

• Meet Sparky the Dog Mascot for Fire Safety

 

• Learn about D.A.R.E. - which provides children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives

 

• A Fire Safety Trailer will be parked at the fair. The safety trailer, a model home, helps firefighters teach children fire safety and escape planning within a home-like setting

 

  Child Safety Seat Check (drive your car to inspection site on E. Penn St.)