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All of these young workers suffered an injury or died while on the job. Each of these stories serve as a powerful reminder of the need for everyone - new and young workers, employers, parents, and teachers – to prevent future injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

Don't become another tragic tale.

Nick Perry

On November 3, 2001 he went to work at a retail lumber yard in Victoria on a typical Saturday...

Source: WorkSafe BC

John Higgins

It seems like John can't remember a time when he could walk for five minutes without constant pain...

Source: WorkSafe BC

Sean Kells

Sean was killed the third day of his part-time job at the age of 19. It wasn't an accident; it was preventable. ...

Source: The Safe Communities Foundation

David Ellis

David played drums in a rock band. He also liked to play baseball....

Source: Young Worker Memorial LifeQuilt

Jennifer Fourchalf

Jennifer didn't think working in a pizzeria was a dangerous job until a serious accident at work...

Source: WorkSafe BC

Candace Carnahan

This is a story about how one day can change your entire life. It begins with my summer job at a paper mill...

Source: Passport to Safety

Three Stories

Life is too short - you don't have to give your life to your job. Find out how to work safely and be aware of workplace hazards - like James Wright, Sarah Heyink and Michael Hickman's brother, your whole life could be riding on it. ...

Source: Ontario's WSIB Young Worker Safety Campaign (2002)