PRINTER'S NO. 802
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
96
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY TEPLITZ, HAYWOOD, WOZNIAK, FONTANA, SCAVELLO,
BREWSTER, DINNIMAN, SMITH, TARTAGLIONE, COSTA, HUGHES,
BOSCOLA, YUDICHAK, AUMENT AND KITCHEN, APRIL 22, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 22, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 28, 2015, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Every year on April 28, communities and worksites
around the world honor friends, family members and colleagues
who have been killed or injured on the job; and
WHEREAS, The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported
that in 2012, nearly 4,400 workers suffered fatal workplace
injuries and nearly 3 million workers suffered nonfatal work-
related injuries and illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Experts estimate that at least 50,000 deaths occur
annually as a result of occupational diseases; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, 163 workers, down from 186 workers in 2011,
were lost through fatal workplace accidents in this
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Fatal occupational injuries in this Commonwealth
have ranged from a high of 354 cases in 1994 to a low of 163
cases in 2012; and
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WHEREAS, In 2012, the number of fatal workplace injuries
nationwide almost doubled for workers under 16 years of age, the
highest level since 2005; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, the construction industry sector, including
specialty trade contractors, had the largest number of
fatalities in this Commonwealth, followed by the transportation
and warehousing sector and agricultural sector; and
WHEREAS, While news reports often focus our attention on
disastrous workplace events, most of these workers die
individually with little public attention; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to honor the memory of the
courageous and dedicated members of Pennsylvania's labor force
who have been injured, disabled or have died as a result of
workplace accidents; and
WHEREAS, Recognition of the integrity of Pennsylvania's
workforce and its achievements on behalf of the economic growth
of our Commonwealth is necessary; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to call for vigilance and
increased safety in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, The Senate of Pennsylvania wishes to pay tribute to
workers who have died or who have been injured or disabled in
workplace accidents, to honor the contributions of
Pennsylvania's work force and to call for increased workplace
safety; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate April 28, 2015, as
"Workers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.
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