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Why Safety Isn't Just a Poster on the Wall
Here's the reality: construction and trades have some of the highest injury rates of any industry. But here's the other reality: almost every serious injury is preventable. The difference between going home safe and not? Knowledge, awareness, and never being afraid to speak up.
Key Takeaways
- 1In 2023, there were over 900 workplace fatalities in Canada
- 2The top causes: falls, struck-by, caught-in/between, electrocution
- 3New workers (< 6 months) are 3x more likely to be injured
- 4You have the LEGAL RIGHT to refuse unsafe work