By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland
The Canadian flag in front of Northumberland Hills Hospital will fly at half-mast Wednesday in recognition of the annual National Day of Mourning.
This day was established by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984 to honour those injured, killed or made ill as a result of a workplace-related accident or hazard – as well as the many friends, family members and colleagues affected.
“As care providers and employees, we pause on this day every year to consider the serious impact of workplace incidents and the responsibility we all have to ensure that every possible safety precaution is in place to minimize risk from workplace hazards,” NHH Senior Vice-President of Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer Elizabeth Vosburgh said in the announcement.
“Our team is firmly committed to ensuring the highest possible standards for employee health, safety and well-being. The continued presence of COVID-19 in our county and community makes this event all the more poignant for our team.”
At 11 a.m., Vosburgh said, NHH will observe a minute of silence to honour Canadians lost or injured in a work-related accident this past year – and all those essential workers who put their lives on the line during this time of pandemic.
The National Day of Mourning is recognized around the world. For more information, visit websites for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (www.wsibdayofmourning.ca), the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (https://www,ccohs.ca) and the Workers Health and Safety Centre of Ontario (https://www.whsc.on.ca/Home).
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