Commemorate the National Day of Mourning with a Moment of Silence Today
News release
For Immediate Release
April 28, 2023 – Hamilton, ON – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Today on the National Day of Mourning, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) encourages all workplaces to observe a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. in memory of those who lost their lives or suffered an injury or illness due to their work.
To commemorate the day and spread awareness about the National Day of Mourning, workplaces can use CCOHS’s free resources.
Download the new Day of Mourning reflection and dandelion posters, host a moment of silence with this video, and share social media messages using the hashtag #DayofMourning. Podcasts featuring the personal stories of family members who have been deeply impacted by workplace loss are also available.
More information about the National Day of Mourning is available on the CCOHS website.
Quick facts
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In 2021, the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) recorded 1,081 workplace fatalities in Canada. Of these deaths, 18 were young workers aged 15-24.
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The AWCBC also reported 277,217 accepted claims for lost time due to a work-related injury or disease, including 34,548 from workers aged 15-24.
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These statistics only include what is reported and accepted by the compensation boards, and it is predicted that the total number of workers impacted is even greater.
Contacts
For More Information (Media Only):
Jennifer Howse
Senior Communications Specialist
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
(289) 442-4057
media@ccohs.ca
www.ccohs.ca
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