>The Real World
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) ![]()
Seven Stories
Their stories vividly depict the effects of workplace injury - the pain and disability; the terrible loss of a brother or a son...








