Transcript IAPA 2004 Forecast

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
• Employment
3,300
• Lost time Injuries
106
• Claims
345
Over 10% of young workers had a workplace claim
in 2003
Every second working day there is a lost time injury
(time off work).
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National Youth
Safety Conference
Yellowknife, NWT
Learning from
Past Tragedy
M. C. Shaw, IAPA
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 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.
National Youth
Safety Conference
Yellowknife, NWT
Learning from
Past Tragedy
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 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.
National Youth
Safety Conference
Yellowknife, NWT
Learning from
Past Tragedy
M. C. Shaw, IAPA
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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
LifeQuilt Launched in April 2003
National Youth
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Yellowknife, NWT
The LifeQuilt provides a visual memorial to youth
injured or killed at work.
Learning from
Past Tragedy
M. C. Shaw, IAPA
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The symbolism of the LifeQuilt is a call to action to
prevent the loss of our youth to workplace
tragedies.
24 years old
Engulfed 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.
22 years old
Killed in a
helicopter 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.
22 years old
Killed while drilling
on 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 skidoing. A responsible worker and partner, Jason
was also an extremely kind, generous and loving
partner, father, friend, uncle and son.
Injured worker
Families
viewing their
loved ones
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
Excerpts from parents of young workers
commemorated on the LifeQuilt
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Past Tragedy
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…”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.”
Excerpts from parents of young workers
commemorated on the LifeQuilt cont’d…
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Safety Conference
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Past Tragedy
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“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….”
Excerpts from parents of young workers
commemorated on the LifeQuilt cont’d…
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Safety Conference
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Past Tragedy
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“…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.
National Youth
Safety Conference
Yellowknife, NWT
Learning from
Past Tragedy
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 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
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 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.
Learning from
Past Tragedy
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Past Tragedy
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 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
Shirley Hickman, Mother of Tim is offering her
leadership, bringing together families to …
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Past Tragedy
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 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
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 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
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Past Tragedy
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the Ministry of Education curriculum
requirements with customized health
and safety resources
 Across the Country the tide is
National Youth
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Past Tragedy
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starting to turn:
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Safety and the Young Worker –
Workers’ Compensation Board of
Northwest Territories and Nunavut
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Young Worker Health and Safety
Centre – Worksafe BC
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New and Young Workers – Alberta
Human Resources and Employment
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 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?
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 Have you asked them about job-specific
health and safety training?
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 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?
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Past Tragedy
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 Are you aware of the hazards
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
Tips for… Employers and Supervisors
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Past Tragedy
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 The Ontario Ministry of Labour launched
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www.WorkSmartOntario.gov.on.ca that 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
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website
www.canoshweb.org/en/youngworkers.html
offering a list of links to a series of occupational
health and safety resources for young workers
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Past Tragedy
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"A World where risks are
controlled because everyone
believes suffering and loss are
morally, socially and economically
unacceptable."
It’s About Making A Difference.
“We must be the change we wish
to see in the world” Gandhi
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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