Worker's
Memorial Day is observed every year on April 28 around the globe. On this day we honor the men
and women who suffered work relegated injuries and death.
What does safety mean to you?
Is safety personal or impersonal to you?
If safety is personal to you. There's
a reason for that. There's probably a name of a coworker (or relative) of yours
who was injured or killed on the job. You probably occasionally remember their
name, you remember the accident. Or you might remember them every day. It is
because of their injury or death that you take your own safety and the safety
of your coworkers seriously.
If safety is impersonal to you. There’s
a reason for that too. You safety is a requirement to stay fully employed.
There are numerous aluminium companies who clearly state to their workers that
failure to perform their functions/duties in a safe manner is a reason for termination.
On the other end of the spectrum, our industry more than any other metal
industry rewards workers who are both safe and productive. The APSB knows of
numerous employees who were promoted because of their good safety record (in
accordance with meeting their production goals). Our industry came to the
realization decades ago that safe operating practices actually promote achieving production goals.
On April 28 we honor those workers who have died on the job, to
acknowledge the grievous suffering experienced by families and communities, and
to recommit ourselves to the fight for safe and healthful workplaces for all
workers.
Further information about Worker's Memorial Day can be found at:
The most comprehensive information on Worker's Memorial Day can be found at Hazards.org website, it can be viewed (here).
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (here).
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention information about Worker's
Memorial Day can be found (here).
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