April 28 - A Day of Mourning - For Workers Killed or Injured in the Workplace

April 28 is the anniversary of the passage of Canada’s first workplace safety legislation, the Ontario Workers Compensation Act of 1914.Foryears, labour organizations have recognized April 28 as a “Day of Mourning” to remember the workers killed or injured by workplace accidents and to renew efforts for healthier and safer workplaces. In 1991, the Federal Government legislated April 28 as the official Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured by workplace accidents and disease.

To commemorate the day, Humber’s flag will be flown at half-mast on Friday, April 27, 2012.

To learn more, visit the WSIB website: National Day of Mourning

HR Services and Humber’s Joint Health and Safety Committee