Learning from Past Tragedy

1. National Youth Safety Conference Yellowknife, Northwest Territories October 22 – 24, 2004 Learning from Past Tragedy Maureen C. Shaw, President & CEO Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) 1-800-406-IAPA (4272) www.iapa.ca

2. Employment 3,300 Lost time Injuries 106 Claims 345 #2 NWT and Nunavut 2003 Young Workers between 15 - 24 years Over 10% of young workers had a workplace claim in 2003 Every second working day there is a lost time injury (time off work).

3. Canadian Youth Worker Statistics • MORE YOUNG PEOPLE DIE of injuries than all other diseases combined • SIX TIMES more injuries happen to young people in their first month than any other time on the job • OVER TWO THIRDS of young workers have never received a safety training manual for their job • OVER HALF of young workers have received absolutely NO SAFETY TRAINING for new jobs.

4. Canada Young Workers between 15 - 24 years • There were nearly 60,000 lost time injuries across Canada. This is equivalent to 161 injuries every single day or 4 school buses per day • More than 100 young workers died last year • Every 8 minutes, every day of the year, a young Canadian under 25 is injured seriously enough to receive workers’ compensation • Young workers between 16 – 24 have nearly 40% higher accident rates compared to other workers • There is a direct link between job experience and injuries.

6. Rob Ellis, Father of David, dedicated champion to prevention of injuries and death amongst our youth • Hundreds of speeches and presentations each year since David’s workplace fatality • Honourary Chair Friends of the LifeQuilt

7. LifeQuilt Launched in April 2003

8. The LifeQuilt provides a visual memorial to youth injured or killed at work. The symbolism of the LifeQuilt is a call to action to prevent the loss of our youth to workplace tragedies.

9. 24 years oldEngulfed by avalanche Peter Barnabas, 24, Arctic Bay, Nunavut Peter worked as a hunter and trapper. On March 7, 1999, while hunting, Peter was engulfed by an avalanche.

10. 22 years oldKilled in ahelicopter crash Michael Eugene Daniska, 22, Airforce Island, north of Iqualuit, Nunavut  Michael died on August 9, 2001 when the helicopter in which he was riding crashed and burned while approaching a landing site to pick up a worker and some mineral samples. He was a University of Victoria student studying geology. Michael loved mountain biking, hiking, swimming, fishing and snowboarding.

11. 22 years oldKilled while drillingon an oil rig Jason Stewart, 23, Inuvik, Northwest Territories Jason was caught in a vertical drill on an oil rig on Beaufort Delta, outside of Inuvik on March 17, 2001. Jason had a passion for education. He also loved hockey, boxing, music, hunting and ski-doing. A responsible worker and partner, Jason was also an extremely kind, generous and loving partner, father, friend, uncle and son.

12. Injured worker Families viewing their loved ones

13. Some of the families of the young workers commemorated on the LifeQuilt “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller

14. Excerpts from parents of young workers commemorated on the LifeQuilt …”Our son, is part of your wonderful quilt. Thank you for making this happen. My husband and his sister and I were at the unveiling in Edmonton last Tuesday. It was very moving – but hard. In some ways I felt as if I was attending one of his hockey games. I found that I was feeling that pride that a Mom feels for her child and the joy that I used to be able to share with friends when we were at a function for the kids. It was very special. Thank you.”

15. Excerpts from parents of young workers commemorated on the LifeQuilt cont’d… “As a parent of a young worker killed on the job I want to thank you. Thank you to the person who first conceived the idea of the LifeQuilt, to the executives who approved the idea, the artist who had such great vision, all those who worked so hard at putting the conference together, the volunteers who stitched each quilt block and all those involved in whatever manner. It was clear to me that what may have started out as ‘the next project’ became a labor or love. Thanks to all of the you who care. I want you to know that there are a hundred families who will look at the quilt and feel grateful that their child will not be forgotten, that their face, their name, their story will be remembered, that hopefully the pain we suffered on losing our son, to a senseless workplace accident may not happen to someone else because of your efforts. If even one life is saved it was worth it….”

16. Excerpts from parents of young workers commemorated on the LifeQuilt cont’d… “…Hope as many people as possible will see the quilt and become aware of the importance of safety on the job because they don’t want other families to experience the heartache of losing a son or daughter…” Advice from a parent Now, she tells her youngest son (15), not to do a job if it makes him feel uncomfortable, or if he has any concerns about his safety.

17. Supported by hundreds of workers through their union locals and provincial and national federations • Individual volunteers working to create solutions, sharing the demand for a breakthrough in prevention • Compensation Boards, Safety Associations, Unions, Businesses, Parents, Teachers; coming together to be part of the solution. Where are You? Be a SOLUTION AMBASSADOR

18. Solutions require us to come together with our head, our heart and our hands to use our collective talents and resources to make the message and techniques “stick” • The LifeQuilt is a symbol - a call to action - it is NOT the solution.

19. Join the call, support the LifeQuilt by becoming a partner, sponsor & supporter • Use the LifeQuilt to galvanize workplaces, schools, communities • For more information: • Visit www.youngworkerquilt.ca • Call IAPA at 1-800-669-4939 ext. 306 or • Call the Workers Health and Safety Centre at 1-888-869-7950 LIFEQUILT…Protect The Future Of Young People

20. Shirley Hickman, Mother of Tim is offering her leadership, bringing together families to … • Provide referrals to appropriate counseling • Support and assist families of workers who have suffered a fatal or very serious workplace injury or illness • Provide support through the workplace investigation and inquest process • Offer a voice to promote workplace injury prevention within the community

21. Young Worker Health and Safety Programs • Young Workers Awareness Program • Passport to Safety • Introduction of health and safety into high school curriculum; grades 9 through 12 • “Live Safe! Work Smart!” has matched the Ministry of Education curriculum requirements with customized health and safety resources

22. Young Worker Health and Safety Programs cont'd... • Across the Country the tide is starting to turn: • Safety and the Young Worker – Workers’ Compensation Board of Northwest Territories and Nunavut • Young Worker Health and Safety Centre – Worksafe BC • New and Young Workers – Alberta Human Resources and Employment

23. Rights and Responsibilities • As governments, employers and employees we all… • Have a right to refuse work that is unsafe • Ensure that we keep our workplaces safe • As Parents… • Are you familiar with your son’s or daughter’s workplace? • Have you asked them about job-specific health and safety training?

24. Rights and Responsibilities cont'd... • As a young worker… • Do you know that you have the right to a healthy and safe workplace? • Are you old enough to work? • Do you know about your responsibilities? • Are you aware of the hazards

25. Marc Shaw

26. The Shaw Family at Marc’s Graduation

27. LIFE IS LIKE A MOUNTAIN Life is like a mountain You have your peaks and valleys, The valleys are your lows Dark, dank, and cold The peaks are your highs Bright, white, you feel like you can fly When you hit the peak the view is spectacular You see the next peak and you want to check out its view But the valley is there so you have to cruise To see the next sight The valley becomes less significant Because you know each view is more spectacular than the next Marc Shaw April 2002

28. Employing Young Workers Tips for… Employers and Supervisors

29. Youth Websites • The Ontario Ministry of Labour launched www.WorkSmartOntario.gov.on.cathat provides comprehensive information about health and safety issues as well as employment standards • CCOHS has launched a national website www.jobone/ccohs.ca to provide youth access to health and safety information regardless of where they live and what exists in their jurisdiction • Canadian National Occupational Health & Safety website www.canoshweb.org/en/youngworkers.html offering a list of links to a series of occupational health and safety resources for young workers

30. Vision "A World where risks are controlled because everyone believes suffering and loss are morally, socially and economically unacceptable."

31. #31 It’s About Making A Difference. “We must be the change we wish to see in the world” Gandhi

32. #32 • 87 years of health & safety • 225 committed, skilled employees • 100 consultants/specialists • 900 Volunteers “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller

33. #33 • 19,000+ consulting interventions • 27,000+ training participants • 48,000+ youth participants • Historic first – below 2% LTI “I feel the greatest reward, for doing is the opportunity to do more.” Dr. Jonas Salk

34. #34 • Collaborating Centre – ILO / WHO • National / International collaboration • A focus on young and new workers • Centre of Excellence “Coming together is a beginning; Keeping together is progress; Working together is success.” Henry Ford