Every year, more than 4,000 workers die on the job and nearly 4 million workers are injured or got sick at work. Workers’ Memorial Day is held today, April 28 of every year, to remember and honor those workers who lost their lives on the job, to acknowledge the suffering experienced by families and communities, and renew the commitment to protect the health and safety of all workers. This is also the day OSHA was established in 1971. Under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their workers. The role of OSHA is to ensure these conditions for working men and women in the United States by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance.

Workers’ Memorial Day observances and events are being held across the country.  The best way for everyone to remember workers who were, is to think of ways in which we all can help to create safer and healthier workplaces.