ITASCA, Ill.—The 2016 theme for National Safety Month, observed in June, is Safe for Life. To support this, the National Safety Council is providing resources to inform and educate Americans about the often hidden dangers and ways to improve safety at work, on the road and at home. According to the organization, about 107,000 preventable injuries occur across America that could have been avoided with proper measures.

Wiley X Inc., a company who has built a business on providing eyewear for U.S. soldiers and law enforcement along with athletes and everyday Americans at work or play, is emphasizing the importance of wearing protective eyewear during National Safety Month and year-round.

“People engaged in everyday activities and situations need to think about protecting their precious gift of sight,” said Wiley X co-owner, Myles Freeman, Jr. “Whether you’re riding a motorcycle, mountain biking, playing sports, fishing, shooting or just mowing the lawn, you face a variety of dangers and accidents literally happen in the blink of an eye. Wearing safety-rated eyewear at all times is the best thing you can do to stay safe and protect your eyesight,” added Freeman.

More information on ways that Americans can be Safe For Life, is posted on the National Safety Council’s website.