Many U.S. industrial, manufacturing, and construction companies observe National Safety Month in June. National Safety Month is an ideal time to use safety gifts to promote safety awareness in the workplace and advertise a business’s commitment to health and safety on social media and in local or industry press.
As we wrap up National #Safety Month, our Baldwinsville team members wear green to show PaperWorks’ commitment to creating a #safe workplace. #GoGreenForSafety!@NSCsafety #corevalues #onepaperworks #workplacesafety pic.twitter.com/inR1HRQWD2
— PaperWorks (@onepaperworks) June 30, 2022
Useful safety gifts like personalized flashlights and emergency roadside kits are a cost-effective way to increase safety awareness and engage with employees, customers, and sales prospects during National Safety Month and other times of year.
Safety promotional items make great social media giveaways and can also be handed out at community events and workplace health and safety events.
Safety Gifts for Employees
Safety related gifts for employees are a great way to increase awareness and engagement around key National Safety Month topics including musculoskeletal disorders, workplace impairment, injury prevention, and slips, trips, and falls.
Safety awareness gifts for employees can be used as prizes for a health and safety fair or as rewards for a safety incentive program.
Popular safety giveaway ideas for staff include:
- personalized flashlights and pen work lights
- ear plugs with case
- first aid kits
- roadside safety kits
- emergency multi-tools
- UV hats
- safety whistles
Premium safety gifts for employees include ergonomic home office accessories like an ergonomic mouse or mouse pad; moisture-wicking and/or cooling clothing; and high visibility outerwear and accessories like reflective beanies.
For more health and safety fair gift ideas, check out our guide to Wellness Swag and Healthy Giveaways.
For cybersecurity gift ideas for employees, check out our Security Awareness Giveaways guide.
Safety Promotional Items for Trade Shows & Marketing Campaigns
Besides National Safety Month, other safety themes that can be used for a giveaway campaign include:
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work (April 28)
- Construction Safety Week (May 1-5)
- National Bicycle Safety Month (May)
- OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week
- National Traffic Awareness Month (August)
- Baby Safety Month (September)
- National Campus Safety Awareness Month (September)
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October)
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month (October)
- National Fire Prevention Week (observed annually during the week in which October 9 falls)
Some practical, widely appealing safety giveaways that can be customized with a company logo and colors include:

Paracord survival kits – paracord wilderness survival kit featuring carabiner, fire starter, whistle, fishing gear, and more
High visibility neck gaiters – multifunctional headwear/neck gaiters in high visibility safety colors like orange and yellow
2 in 1 emergency escape tools – easy-to-store seatbelt cutter and window breaker
Portable solar power banks – wirelessly charge your phone while hiking or camping without an outlet
Pet first aid kit – travel-size pet safety and first aid kits; includes pet first aid guide
Hero emergency light – unique suction mounted click-on emergency flashlight with soft silicone coating
High visibility hats and caps – safety caps are available in high visibility colors like safety green and orange
Inflatable solar lantern – inflatable solar lantern that lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge to provide light when it is needed most
Reflective bike strap – make yourself visible to traffic while cycling or jogging at night

Safety Gifts for Health & Safety Fairs, Promotional Giveaways & More
The easiest way to order and distribute branded safety apparel and safety gifts? An online company store.
For a company store consultation, or for assistance with selecting the best safety gifts for your company or organization, contact Metron Branding or fill out the form below today: