June is not only when summer starts, but it’s also National Safety Month. So while kids are out of school, parents are doing home improvement projects and families are vacationing, it’s all about taking safety personally. Here are a few easy ways to cut out those oh-too-close calls:

When you’re on the road:
Remove temptation and place your phone in the back seat.
Leave early so you don’t feel rushed.
Don’t share a lane with motorcycles.
Leave extra passing room for large vehicles.

Here’s to your health:
Stretch throughout the day in a gentle, controlled manner.
Breathe deeply to help prevent overstraining and seek medical help if you have ergonomic issues like tingling or swelling.
Learn how to dispose of any old prescriptions around the house from the FDA.

Beach protection means more than sunglasses:
Choose sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher that protects against UVA and UVB rays.
Protect your skin in any weather — you can still get burnt on a cloudy day.
Don’t underestimate the power of undertows and other water hazards when swimming — even in freshwater.

Timber!:
Sunburns, car wrecks and rough seas shouldn’t be your only concerns; falls are actually the third leading cause of unintentional death.
Don’t use ladders as a bridge, and always stand below the third rung from the top.

This is not only a test:
Be sure to practice your home emergency drills twice a year.
Keep an emergency kit with multiple flashlights, fresh batteries, blankets and three days of food and water per person handy.

Help celebrate the National Safety Council’s 100-year anniversary with a pledge to personal safety. Lead the charge for stopping the risky behaviors that lead to easily preventable injury or death, and watch a message from the NSC President.

Visit the National Safety Council to download more tips, posters and games.