April 28 National Day of Mourning for Workers

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April 28, National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job

April 28, National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job

Man killed in lawnmower accident Grass maintenance worker drowns after machine rolls into pond.

Man killed in lawnmower accident Grass maintenance worker drowns after machine rolls into pond. “A 20 -year-old man was killed while cutting grass last Friday in Glenwood Park. ” EVAN SEAL, Aug. 4, 2016 5: 00 a. m.

From the Headlines Tragic workplace incidents in the news “a 21 -year-old fell from

From the Headlines Tragic workplace incidents in the news “a 21 -year-old fell from a 40 -foot tilt-up building under construction at the Bailey Landfill on Feb. 21” - Chilliwack Progress, Dec 31, 2017 “A 22 -year-old man was killed Tuesday after a trench collapsed at a residential construction site in Coquitlam” - CTV News, Feb 23, 2016

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Challenge: Key Causes of Young Worker Injuries-- Research Source: Work. Safe BC 2011 Work

Challenge: Key Causes of Young Worker Injuries-- Research Source: Work. Safe BC 2011 Work Characteristics • Insufficient training • Insufficient safety resources • Weak safety culture Worker Characteristics • “Part of the job” • Intimidation • Unfamiliar with hazards • Fear of losing job

Your Workplace Rights • You have the right to know – Your employer must

Your Workplace Rights • You have the right to know – Your employer must tell you about work place dangers and give you safety training. • You have the right to refuse unsafe work – You can refuse to do any work you think reasonably might endanger yourself or others. • You have the right to report – If you report unsafe working conditions to your boss and no action is taken, you have the right to report those conditions to Work. Safe. BC or your Union. • You have the right to be free from retaliation – Employers cannot legally fine you, punish you or fire you for refusing unsafe work or complaining about unsafe working conditions to Work. Safe. BC or your Union.

What are your employer's responsibilities? Your employer or supervisor has a legal obligation to

What are your employer's responsibilities? Your employer or supervisor has a legal obligation to make your workplace a safe as reasonably possible. Your employer is responsible for. . . • Providing a safety orientation and safety training • Informing you of workplace dangers • Providing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Following safety rules and procedures

1. 3 Point Plan For Staying Safe 2. 3. Ask lots of questions. When

1. 3 Point Plan For Staying Safe 2. 3. Ask lots of questions. When you are new its ok to ask lots of questions at work. If you are unsure if something is safe, ask your supervisor. Insist on training. Even the jobs that seem safe have some workplace dangers. If you did not get a safety orientation, ask your boss for one. Listen to your gut. Trust your gut! If you feel like you shouldn't be doing something at work you've been asked to do, then don't do it. A supervisor might insist you do something you don't think is safe. Trust your own judgement. Remember: You have the right refuse unsafe work.

Importance of April 28 th On the National Day of Mourning we remember those

Importance of April 28 th On the National Day of Mourning we remember those who died on the job providing for themselves and their families. We also remind ourselves of the importance of keeping safe at work, by knowing our workplace rights.