Home › Home › 2024 Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals

2024 Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals

Stay informed and engaged with our 2024 Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals. This 2024 HSE calendar highlights crucial dates for promoting health, safety, and environmental stewardship. Start planning your advocacy efforts today!

Introduction to 2024 Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals: Stay Informed, Stay Ahead!

Welcome back to HSEC Awareness, your one-stop shop for all things related to health, safety and the environment!

As HSE professionals, staying informed and engaged is crucial. Throughout the year, we observe various national and international days dedicated to safety awareness and risk management. These days provide excellent opportunities to educate ourselves, promote best practices and advocate for a safer world.

To help you navigate the year ahead, we’ve compiled a comprehensive calendar of important national and international days associated with HSE matters.

Additionally, we will be publishing insightful blog posts and articles aligned with each of these important dates, delving deeper into their significance and providing practical tools and resources.

2024 Calendar and Important Days for HSE Professionals

Here’s a glimpse into the 2024 calendar of important days for HSE professionals:

1. January

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
January 24 International Day of Education  
January 26 International Day of Clean Energy Raise awareness and action for inclusive transition to clean energy
January 26 International Customs Day  
January 30 World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day  
January 30 World Leprosy Day  

2. February

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
February 1-7 World Interfaith Harmony Week  
February 2 World Wetlands Day Raise awareness about the role wetlands play in our ecosystem
February 5-11 Tinnitus Awareness Week Raising awareness about tinnitus, its causes, impact, and available treatment options.
February 11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science  
February 19-23 Emotional Health Week  

3. March

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
March 1 World Seagrass Day  
March 1 Zero Discrimination Day  
March 1 Employee Appreciation Day  
March 3 World Wildlife Day Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
March 3 World Hearing Day  
March 4 National Safety Day in India Focus on Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence
March 8 International Women’s Day  
March 18 Global Recycling Day  
March 18-24 Neurodiversity Celebration Week  
March 20 International Day of Happiness  
March 20 World Oral Health Day Be Proud of Your Mouth
March 21 International Day of Forests  
March 22 World Water Day  
March 23 World Meteorological Day  
March 24 World Tuberculosis Day  
March 30 International Day of Zero Waste  

4. April

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
April 2 World Autism Awareness Day  
April 7 World Health Day  
April 14 World Chagas Disease Day  
April 21 World Creativity and Innovation Day  
April 22 Earth Day Global environmental issues and sustainability
April 25 World Malaria Day  
April 26 International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day  
April 28 World Day for Safety and Health at Work Promoting safe and healthy work environments

5. May

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
May 1 International Workers’ Day or Labour Day Annual celebration that recognizes the social and economic achievements of workers worldwide
May 3 World Press Freedom Day Importance of press freedom for health and environmental reporting
May 5 World Asthma Day Raising awareness and improving asthma care
May 5 World Hand Hygiene Day  
May 8 to 14 Global Road Safety Week  
May 10 International Day of Argania  
May 11 World Migratory Bird Day  
May 12 International Day of Plant Health  
May 12 International Nurses Day Celebrating the contributions of nurses to global health
May 21 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development  
May 22 International Day for Biological Diversity  
May 31 World No Tobacco Day  

6. June

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
June 3 World Bicycle Day  
June 3 to 9 Child Safety Week  
June 5 World Environment Day Raising awareness about a specific environmental theme each year
June 7 World Food Safety Day  
June 8 World Oceans Day  
June 8 World Brain Tumor Day Raising awareness about brain tumors and research
June 12 World Day Against Child Labour  
June 14 World Blood Donor Day Encouraging blood donation and recognizing donors
June 17 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought  
June 21 International Day of Yoga  

7. July

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
July 25 World Drowning Prevention Day  
July 28 World Hepatitis Day Raising awareness about viral hepatitis and its prevention

8. August

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
August 12 International Youth Day  

9. September

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
September 5 World Teachers’ Day Recognizing the role of teachers in promoting health and environmental education
September 7 International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies  
September 8 World Physiotherapy Day Promoting the role of physiotherapy in health and well-being
September 10 World Suicide Prevention Day Raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health
September 16 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer  
September 17 World Patient Safety Day Promoting patient safety in healthcare delivery
September 18 International Equal Pay Day  
September 20 World Cleanup Day  
September 21 World Alzheimer’s Day Raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
September 26 Mesothelioma Awareness Day  
September 28 World Rabies Day Raising awareness about rabies and its prevention
September 29 World Heart Day  
September 29 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste  

10. October

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
October 1 International Day of Older Persons  
October 4 World Animal Day Celebrate animal life and promote animal welfare
October 4-10 World Space Week  
October 7 World Habitat Day  
October 10 World Mental Health Day Raise awareness about mental health issues
October 11 World Mental Health Day Raising awareness about mental health and promoting well-being
October 12 World Migratory Bird Day  
October 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction  
October 15 Global Handwashing Day Promote handwashing for disease prevention
October 16 World Food Day  
October 20-26 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week  

11. November

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
November 1-30 COPD Awareness Month  
November 1-30 Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month  
November 1-30 Lung Cancer Awareness Month  
November 5 World Tsunami Awareness Day  
November 13 World Kindness Day  
November 14 World Diabetes Day Raise awareness about diabetes and its prevention
November 14-21 World Antibiotic Awareness Week  
November 16 International Day for Tolerance  
November 17 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims  
November 17 Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action  
November 18-24 International Leadership Week  
November 19 World Toilet Day  
November 26 World Sustainable Transport Day  

12. December

Date Name of Important / International Day Focus / Theme
December 1 World AIDS Day Raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and promoting prevention and treatment
December 2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery  
December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities Promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities
December 5 World Soil Day Raising awareness about the importance of healthy soil and sustainable soil management
December 7 International Civil Aviation Day Celebrate international aviation and its importance
December 10 Human Rights Day  
December 11 International Mountain Day  
December 12 International Universal Health Coverage Day  
December 18 International Migrants Day  
December 20 International Human Solidarity Day  
December 27 International Day of Epidemic Preparedness  

And many more!

Throughout the year, HSEC Awareness will be publishing insightful blogs and awareness articles not only on these topics; but will also cover trending HSE topics, new regulations and industry best practices.

So, stay tuned for engaging content that aims to educate, inspire, and empower HSE professionals worldwide. Together, let’s create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for all!

Stay connected with us through our social media channels and never miss an update. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest safety tips and news.

Linkedin Youtube Facebook Whatsapp

Visit the relevant pages or Home Page to read the published blogs on this website.