What is Workers’ Memorial Day?
Workers' Memorial Day, each year, promotes national and international recognition and intervention for workers killed, injured, injured, or sick by their work. Workers' Memorial Day is held on April 28th. Remember the dead – Fight for the living. International Workers' Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day (ICD) for Dead and Injured or Day of Mourning is also known as International Workers' Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day (ICD) for Dead and Injured or Day of Mourning.
Workers killed in workplace accidents or by illnesses related to work are remembered every day. Workers with work-related injuries or illnesses are among the world's largest organizations staging events. Campaigns and workplace awareness activities may be held by some companies. Other activities, such as multi-faith religious services, laying wreaths, planting trees, and naming monuments, all raise public awareness of the issues. One of the most moving is the setting out of shoes to honor those who have died at work. The setting out of shoes is one of the most moving.
Transporation accounts for more work-place deaths than in any other occupation. Workplace violence (human and animal), slips and falls, contact with machinery and objects, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and environments are among the top four most common reasons for workplace deaths. However, these four cause more workplace deaths per capita than transportation alone. Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting are among the most dangerous occupations in the United States.
This day also highlights the preventable causes of most workplace injuries and illnesses. In addition,, it promotes the fight for workplace safety improvements.
