H.Res. 181 — Introduced in House

IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 25, 2013 Mr. Braley of Iowa (for himself and Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace. Whereas, each year, more than 4,600 workers are killed due to workplace-related injuries in the United States, and more than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of workplace-related accidents and diseases; Whereas, each day, an average of 13 workers are killed due to workplace injuries in the United States; Whereas there are more than 3,000,000 occupational injuries and illnesses in the United States annually; Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace injuries or illness become permanently disabled; Whereas more people are killed worldwide each year at work than in wars; Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day allows us to honor and remember victims of workplace injuries and disease; and Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day reminds us of the need to strive for better worker safety and health protections: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace; (2) recognizes the importance of worker health and safety standards; (3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, industries, employers, and employees to support activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace; and (4) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.