Workers Memorial Day 2025 and Resources to Protect Employees

Workers Memorial Day is observed on the 28^th of April each year in the United States. The annual day of recognition is on the same day that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established back in 1971. It is a time to acknowledge workers who have died, been injured, or have suffered from exposure to occupational hazards.

Protecting the health and safety of workers is indeed a critical function as there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2023, a decrease from the 5,486 in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS also reports that private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, down 8.4% from 2022.

“In just New York City, there were 69 fatal occupational injuries as recently as 2023, which is less than the 83 that occurred in 2022 and the 70 from 2021,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “The number of work-related injuries and illnesses in the boroughs is exponentially higher. It’s important to remember that each one of these deaths, injuries, or illnesses represents an individual. It is also a powerful reminder that employers are required by law to provide a safe work environment for all their workers.”

To help in this effort, the industrial hygiene and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals at CTSI are dedicated to working with employers to help prevent accidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths. To mitigate occupational hazards and exposure to harmful substances, CTSI offers workplace assessments, testing, training, monitoring, and consulting services. These same resources are also fundamental components to help keep companies and institutions in regulatory compliance.

To learn more about CTSI’s EHS and industrial hygiene services, please visit www.ctsiweb.com, email contactus@ctsiweb.com, or call (212) 971-7016.

About CTSI
Established in 1992, Consulting & Testing Services, Inc. (CTSI) was founded on one strong commitment: to provide efficient and expert services to clients based on professionalism, innovation, and cost-effective expert solutions. This commitment has been furthered by CTSI’s reputation for fostering client relationships in all sectors of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Construction industries. CTSI prides itself in utilizing a high-quality service based on its diverse team of staff and professionals’ concise recommendations and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas. The company operates offices in New York and Florida that service clients across the United States.

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