Every April 28 is dedicated to Workers Memorial Day, when working people throughout the world remember those who were hurt or killed on the job. It’s also a time to recommit to and renew the quest for safe workplaces. The following are some resources that list events and offer information that you can use to raise awareness.
Workers’ Memorial Day 2017 Events Also, see OSHA’s event calendar.
More news and events at 28april.org
The Weekly Toll: Death in the Workplace
Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2017
This is the 26th year the AFL-CIO has produced an annual report on the state of safety and health protections for America’s workers.
The Dirty Dozen: National COSH Releases Report on Companies That Put Workers at Risk
In his post at Confined Space, Jordan Barab links to the report and says:
“Just in time for Workers Memorial Day, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) has announced “The Dirty Dozen” employers of 2017, highlighting companies that put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe working conditions. National COSH chooses the “Dirty Dozen” by soliciting nominations from health and safety activists around the country.”
More on the history at Wikipedia: Workers Memorial Day
