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Workers' Memorial Day is observed every year on April 28. It is a day to honor those workers who have died on the job, to acknowledge the grievous suffering experienced by families and communities, and to recommit ourselves to the fight for safe and healthful workplaces for all workers. It is also the day OSHA was established in 1971. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their workers. OSHA's role is to ensure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance.

Presidential Proclamation

National Office Activities

• Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis observes Workers' Memorial Day at Action Summit for Worker Safety and Health, announces fall prevention campaign April 26. Read speech. View photos.
• Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis April 27
• Assistant Secretary David Michaels addresses participants at the National Labor College April 27. Read speech.
• Dr. Michaels observes Workers' Memorial Day with OSHA employees April 27. View photos.
• Audio message from Assistant Secretary David Michaels April 25
• Bureau of Labor Statistics releases 2010 final fatal occupational injuries data April 25
• Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis attends the Construction Workers Memorial Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City April 24. View photos.
• OSHA meets with family members of workers killed on the job April 20. View photos.