Renewing Our Commitment to Safety On Day Of Mourning
Press Release
Today—April 28—marks National Day of Mourning, a sombre day to remember workers killed, injured or made ill on the job and to renew a commitment to creating safer workplaces. Across TNDC, we take this time to remember those workers and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring everyone we work with goes home safe.
This is not just a day of reflection. It is a reminder of the responsibility we carry every day across our teams, worksites and operations. TNDC is committed to ensuring a safe work environment for our employees and everyone we work with. Safety First, Safety Always is a core value that guides everything we do.
Why It Matters
Every injury, illness and fatality is preventable. Behind each statistic is a person, coworker, family member, friend, and loved one.
In 2025, 138 workers in British Columbia lost their lives due to workplace injury or occupational disease, including:
– 59 fatalities from traumatic injury
– 79 fatalities from occupational disease
These losses continue to be felt across our industry and communities we serve. They are a powerful reminder that safety must be a constant priority in how we plan, perform and carry out our work every day.
Safety Lives in Our Actions
Our 2026 motto, Safety Lives in Our Actions emphasizes that safety is not just a principle, but something we demonstrate every day.
This message serves as a reminder that safety is a shared responsibility. One that depends on the decisions we make every day. Each action we take on the job has a direct role in ensuring that both us as individuals and our coworkers return home safely at the end of every shift.
By staying alert, addressing hazards as we encounter them and taking proactive steps, we encompass a safer work environment. Together we strengthen our collective commitment to one another.
Fostering A Safe Workplace
Safety is a shared commitment that must be embraced by every member of our team to prevent incidents, increase risk awareness, and promote safe positive behaviors. We foster a strong safety culture built on training, support and mentorship.
Our Certificate of Recognition (COR) through WorkSafeBC reflects our commitment, but our standard goes beyond compliance. Our expectation is clear: zero incidents, zero injuries. Every worker, every shift.
Our Health, Safety and Environment Manual, TNDC Safety Rules and TNDC Life Saving Rules guide employees in safe behaviour and protocols. Our Verification of Competencies, Safe Operating Procedures and Green Hand, Gold Hand programs are instrumental in ensuring our employees are prepared, capable and supported in their role.
Moment of Silence
To honour this sombre occasion, we are asking the TNDC team to reflect on safety and hold a moment of silence. During their morning toolbox meeting, TNDC managers and supervisors will be leading their teams in discussing the Day of Mourning and asking them to pledge their commitment to safety.
Learn More
To learn more about this important day and make an online tribute to someone you know who has lost their life in a workplace incident, visit dayofmourning.bc.ca.
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