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Mark Johnson told his story of injury on the job site to Burnsview Secondary School students in hopes of saving someone else from a future injury.

Johnson recanted his story

about carelessness in front of a captivated student body this December. While cleaning wood scraps that lay beneath a conveyor belt, his arm got stuck and by the time he was rescued, the arm was pulled from its socket, hanging together only by skin.

Luckily, Johnson’s arm was repaired with only limited immobility, however, the outcome could have been far worse. Using a company’s printing services for workplace safety Signs is a good idea, but there needs to be more education and awareness about the dangers of workplace injuries to help avoid more cases.

Students were shocked after hearing Johnson’s story. Hearing the story in person, rather than simply reading a pamphlet about it, puts a human face to the issue and makes the risk come alive.

According to WorkSafeBC, the injury rate for young workers is improving, however, in 2014, more than 6,600 young workers were injured while on the job.

Johnsons is promoting not only awareness of the issue, but that personal safety and responsibility need to be more recognized. As a young worker, you are less likely to question their bosses or supervisors when told to do something. But he is advocating for them to think about their safety and speak out when they believe there is a risk. Get a Free Quote for Signs