Every April 28, the National Day of Mourning reminds Canadian safety professionals why their work matters. In the United States, Workers' Memorial Day is observed on April 28 to commemorate the thousands of men and women who have lost their lives or been seriously injured on the job. It’s a time to honor the lives lost to workplace tragedy—and to recommit to preventing the next one. In 2021 alone, over 5,000 workplace deaths were reported in the U.S.—an average of 14 every day. Each one represents a tragedy that safety programs aim to prevent. According to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC), […]