Day of Mourning April 28

The Cost of Unsafe Work Conditions

To commemorate the Day of Mourning, remembrance events will be held across BC on April 28th. Workers in Canada and around the world who have been tragically injured or lost their lives while working are remembered and honoured.

In BC there were 128 fatalities in 2013. That's more than 2 people each week that lost their lives while doing their job.

Healthcare is Not an Exception

• WorkSafeBC accepted 13,931 claims in 2012.
• In 2012, WorkSafeBC accepted 618 healthcare workers' permanent disability claims due to injury or occupational disease.
• From 2003 - 2012, WorkSafeBC has reported 24 deaths among healthcare professionals.

Communities Come Together

Visit the WorkSafeBC website for resources and information on activities in your community at www.worksafebc.com and visit the online memorial for killed and injured workers at www.dayofmourning.bc.ca.

Safety is a Top Priority

Let's honour the memory of fallen workers by committing to work together to prevent injuries, illnesses, violence, and fatalities in the workplace. Delivering quality care means working in a safe and healthy environment.

Contact your BCNU occupational health and safety steward, or regional executive for more information about keeping your workplace safe and healthy. Visit the BCNU website for contacts at www.bcnu.org (go to: About BCNU - Leadership).