By The Numbers: Workplace Fatalities
Toronto – April 15, 2024 – April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning for workers injured and killed on the job and the United Nation’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
In April, we honor the memory of those killed on the job and recognize that every workplace death is one too many. Safe workplaces isn’t just a goal, it is a fundamental right.
933
The number of workplace fatalities recorded in Canada in 2022
33
The number of young Canadian workers (15-24) who died from workplace fatalities in 2022
626
The number of workplace fatalities due to harmful substances or environments
348,747
Annual claims for lost time due to work-related injury or disease (an increase of 71,520 from the previous year)
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Source: Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada