Photo Courtesy: Mike Perry
About 40 people braved the cold, rainy weather in Lindsay on Sunday to commemorate the National Day of Mourning.
The National Day was held across the country on April 28 but victims, family and friends reflected on the impact of workplace accidents on Sunday in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The event was hosted by the Lindsay and District Labour Council.
It’s a time to reflect on the lives lost in workplace accidents as well as those who have suffered occupational illnesses and injuries. An average of 2.5 workers die in work related accidents every day in Canada and almost all of these accidents are preventable.
The flags in the city were lowered to half-staff for the Day.
“Today, we remember the losses that have taken place in workplaces across our municipality, and across the country. With that remembrance comes an increased commitment to prevention,” Ron Taylor, City CAO said on Friday.
It is also a day to focus on preventing future tragedies.
“In the environment in which we work, hazards exist all around us. It’s the responsibility of every City employee to recognize these hazards and to prevent them where we can. It is management’s responsibility to have in place an accessible plan for preventing, and when necessary, reporting accidents and workplace related illnesses,” commented Taylor.
Many thanks to the Lindsay and District Labour Council for ensuring that this day is remembered in such a meaningful day.