Injured Workers Day April 28th

On April 28 we pause to remember those who have been killed, developed an illness or injury as a result of their work—but we never pause our prevention efforts.With a new campaign that communicates “One death is too many. One day is not enough”, the Workers Health & Safety Centre is helping promote Day of Mourning (DOM) events in communities across Ontario. This year’s message encourages taking the time to attend a DOM event, but also encourages a renewed commitment to prevention.

Prevention efforts can include identifying hazards on the job and participating as a health and safety representative. For our part, WHSC supports these efforts too with high-quality training, including legally mandated programs for those working at heights and a newly revised standard for JHSC Certification.

On April 28, workers, their families and many others gather in memory of those who have died as a result of work and many more whose lives and livelihoods are forever impacted by hazardous working conditions. A National Day of Mourning was first recognized by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984 to raise public awareness of worker injury, illness and death. More than 100 countries now observe a Day of Mourning.

Look for and attend an event near you