For Immediate Release
April 25, 2018 - Hamilton, ON - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
On the National Day of Mourning, April 28th the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) reminds us to remember those who died, were injured or made ill from their work. Day of Mourning has also become a time to renew commitment to protecting workers and preventing further workplace tragedies.
Employers and workers will observe the National Day of Mourning in a variety of ways. Some will attend ceremonies in their communities, light candles, lay wreaths, wear commemorative pins, ribbons or black armbands, and pause for a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m.
Media and the public can commemorate the day and participate in the National Day of Mourning by:
- Visiting www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning to access and share social media assets, podcasts, and free resources to help promote awareness and prevention in the workplace.
- Downloading CCOHS' Day of Mourning Facebook Cover Photo to increase awareness and show support of this day.
