2026 Workers Memorial Day
Join us for our Workers Memorial Events, Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24, 2026
There are moments in life that bring us together and compel us to pause, grieve, and reflect. Workers Memorial Day (April 28) is one of those solemn occasions. We come together to not only honor and remember the thousands of lives lost each year due to a workplace incident, illness, and disease. But we stand with those that are left behind dealing with the everlasting pain, suffering and inconvenience one endures after such a loss.
We invite you to join us this upcoming Thursday, April 23, 2026, as we honor, remember and recognize our fallen and injured workers at our Workers Memorial Ceremony.
Continue to keep up to date as additional information will be coming soon announcing our schedule of events this upcoming Workers Memorial.
Stand up for Safety and Health In-Person Training
Date: Monday, April 20 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Location: Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC
Monday, April 20, 2026 - Day 1
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Day 2
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Day 3
Learn more about our in-person session.
Workers Memorial Safety Summit
Date: Tuesday, April 21 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 9:30am-3:00pm ET
Location: Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC - Great Hall
Register to join us and connect in person with U.S. Department of Labor agencies, alliances and families of our fallen workers to discuss and learn about workplace safety and health by visiting with our exhibitors and presenters.
Stand up for Safety and Health Virtual Training
Date: Monday, April 20 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: Schedule Listed Below
Location: Virtually
Monday, April 20, 2026 - Day 1
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Day 2
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Day 3
Learn more about each instructor.
Please continue to check back for updates and information regarding the upcoming training/awareness sessions and registration to join virtually.
Workers Memorial Ceremonies and Vigil
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Workers Memorial Ceremony and Wreath Laying Ceremony:
Location: In-Person and Virtually
Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
Register today and reserve your in-person spot at the ceremonies and/or vigil.
Workers Memorial Candlelight Vigil
Location: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20037
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET
Please continue to check back for updates and information regarding the upcoming Ceremonies and Vigil.
Workers Memorial Panel Discussion - Voices of Those Left Behind
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Location: In-Person and Virtually
Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC
Time: 9:30a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Register today and join us in-person or virtually as we sit down with families that have been directly impacted by a work related incident and share with us their loss and the impact it has had on their family.
Please continue to check back for updates and information regarding the upcoming panel discussion and registration.
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Stand up for Safety and Health In-Person Training and Safety Summit
Register today to join us for three days of safety and health discussions and to connect and learn more about the amazing Alliance/Partners and other Department of Labor Agencies.
Monday, April 20, 2026
| Welcome: | 9:30am-10:00am ET |
| OSHA Overview: | 10:00am-11:30am ET |
| Best Practices for Enhancing | |
| A Safety and Health Program: | 11:30am-12:30pm ET |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): | 1:30pm-2:30pm ET |
| Preventing Slips/Trips and Falls : | 2:30pm-3:30pm ET |
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
| OSHA Cares: | 9:30am-10:00am ET |
| Rapid Hazard Abatement: | 10:00am-10:30am ET |
| Exhibit Hall Time: | 10:30am-11:00am ET |
| Helping Families After A Work Incident: | 11:00am-12:00pm ET |
| Pathways to Safety and Health Success: | 1:00pm -2:00pm ET |
| OSHA Website and Data Information & Record Keeping: | 2:00pm-2:45pm ET |
| Engaging with OSHA: | 3:00pm-4:00pm ET |
Wednesday, April 23, 2026
| LIVE from Safety Summit: | 9:30am-12:00pm ET |
| Safety Is Good Business: | 1:00pm-1:30pm ET |
| Work Zone Safety/Transportation Safety: | 1:30pm-2:30pm ET |
| TBD: | 2:30pm-3:30pm ET |
| Closing: | 3:30pm-4:00pm ET |
Workers Memorial Safety Summit Registration
Register today to join us in person at our Workers Memorial Safety Summit and meet with the following exhibitors:
Alliance:
ARTBA- National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association
Department of Labor Agencies:
Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Select here to find out more about our Exhibitors.
Please continue to check back for updates and information regarding the upcoming training/awareness sessions and Workers Memorial Safety Summit.
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Illinois Event(s)
Title: Three Rivers Manufacturing Association/Joliet Junior College Workers Memorial Event
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Joliet Junior College Event Center, Room EC2001,
1215 Houbolt Road,
Joliet, IL 60431
Description: Three Rivers Manufacturing Association and OSHA Worker Memorial Day event brings employers, employees and families together to remember those who perished at work. Open to the public.
Organization: Three Rivers Manufacturing Association
Webpage:
Contact: Ray Woodworth Ray.Woodworth@TRMA.Org
Title: Galesburg Trades and Labor Workers Memorial Day
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. CT
Location:
1640 N Henderson Street
Galesburg, Illinois
Description: OSHA and Safety speakers will have a Workers Memorial event. Sandwiches will be provided after.
Organization: Galesburg Trades and Labor
Contact: Randy Bryan, randall649@yahoo.com
Title: WorkerCity of Peoria Worker Memorial Day Event
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Peoria City Hall (Worker Monument Site),
419 Fulton Street
Peoria, IL 61602
Description: Memorial Service to honor our fallen Brothers and Sisters who have died or have been seriously injured because of workplace accidents.
Organization: OSHA Chicago Region
Webpage:
Contact: Richard Langenderfer, Langenderfer.richard@dol.gov
Event: Greater Madison County Federation of Labor WMD Event
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Gordon Moore Park
4450 College Avenue
Alton, Illinois 62002
Description: This Workers Memorial was erected in 1994 by the officers and members of the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor. Its purpose is to recognize and honor those who have lost their lives due to an accident at work or an illness caused by dangerous materials at work. Free and open to the public.
Organization: The Greater Madison County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO
Webpage:
Contact: Nick Dodson, nick.dodson@unitedwaystl.org
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Event: Workers Memorial Day
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location:
Loose Park
5202 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Description: This year, we will gather at a new venue to honor and remember those who have lost their lives while on the job.
Organization: OSHA Kansas City Regional Office
Webpage:
Contact: Karena Lorek, Lorek.Karena@dol.gov
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Event: Nebraska Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location: Nebraska State Capitol (North Steps)
1445 K Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Description: OSHA will honor, remember and recognize our fallen and injured workers at our Nebraska Workers Memorial Day Ceremony. We cordially invite you to join us at the ceremony that will be held in person on the north steps of the Nebraska State Capitol.
Organization: The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Webpage: https://www.osha.gov/workers-memorial
Contact: Tonya Ford, ford.tonya.e@dol.gov
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Ohio Event(s)
Title: International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) - Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Location:
1655 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44313
Description: This event will start at 11:00 a.m., and we will have lunch provided afterward.
Organization: International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC)
Webpage:
Contact: Keith Mundy kmundy@icwuc.org
Title: Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony - United Steel Workers L.U. 1123 & Hall of Fame Central Labor Council AFL-CIO
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Location:
United Steel Workers L.U. 1123 Golden Lodge,
1234 Harrison Avenue SW,
Canton, OH 44706
Description: United Steel Workers L.U. 1123 & Hall of Fame Central Labor Council AFL-CIO will hold a Workers' Memorial Day Ceremony with speakers to include the Cleveland OSHA Area Office, USW, and Metallus. To recognize each worker's life lost and those represented by the AFL-CIO and USW, a reading of names followed with a bell ring will take place.
Organization: United Steelworkers L.U. 1123 Golden Lodge
Webpage:
Contact: Sean Els rr1123@neo.rr.com
Event: IAM Local 1943 Worker Memorial
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
Location:
IAM Local 1943
1100 Crawford St.
Middletown, OH 45044
Description: OSHA will stand with families, workers, labor unions, and advocates to honor our fallen workers and raise awareness about workplace safety to help prevent future tragedies. Includes message of how we can work together.
Organization: Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council
Webpage:
Contact: Wayne Heitfeld, wheitfeld@LL1943.org
Event: Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Workers Memorial Day
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Location:
IBEW Hall
6550 Poe Ave, Suite 2007
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Description: OSHA will stand with families, workers, labor unions, and advocates to honor our fallen workers and raise awareness about workplace safety to help prevent future tragedies. Includes message of how we can work together.
Organization: Dayton-Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council
Webpage:
Contact: Diane S. Walsh, dwalsh@daytonaflcio.org
Oklahoma Event(s)
Event: Oklahoma Workers' Memorial Day Vigil
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. CT
Location:
Okana Resort & Conference Center in conjunction with the 2026 Oklahoma Safety Council Conference & Expo
639 First Americans Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Description: The Oklahoma Workers' Memorial Day is a solemn remembrance of the lives lost. It is also a time for all of us to recommit to ensuring that no worker has to die to earn a living.
Organization: OK AFL-CIO, Oklahoma Department of Labor, OSHA Oklahoma City Area Office, Oklahoma Chapters of AIHA and ASSP, Oklahoma Safety Council, CompSource Mutual, Kids Chance of Oklahoma, Calm Waters.
Webpage:
Contact: Meghan Christie Christie.Meghan@dol.gov
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Event: San Antonio Worker's Memorial
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. CT
Location:
TEEX San Antonio
9350 S. Presa St.
San Antonio, TX 78223
Description: Workers Memorial Day is a solemn event dedicated to honoring those workers who tragically lost their lives on the job and were unable to return home to their loved ones. This occasion serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety, providing an opportunity for families, colleagues, and the community to come together in remembrance and reflection. Open to the public.
Organization: TEEX San Antonio
Webpage:
Contact: Alejandro Porter, porter.alejandro@dol.gov
Washington Event(s)
Title: 2026 Workers Memorial Event
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. PT
Location:
Intellectual House, University of Washington Seattle Campus,
4249 Whitman Court
Seattle, WA 98195
Description: Please join us on Worker Memorial Day to honor those who have died in 2025 from a work-related injury or illness in King County. This special ceremony will raise awareness about how we can strengthen our commitment to make jobs safer and save lives in Washington State. This event is a joint program provided by the University of Washington (UW) Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) Northwest Center for Occupational Health & Safety, Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, University of Washington Environmental Health and Safety (UW EHS), Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925, Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), Washington State Labor Council, Local 1495/American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 28, Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 4121, and UW DEOHS Occupational Safety and Health Continuing Education Programs.
Organization: Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, University of Washington
Webpage: https://oshce.uw.edu/courses/course/WorkerMemorialDay-042726
Contact: April Rubio, aprilar@uw.edu
Title: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Worker Memorial Day
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. PT
Location:
7273 Linderson Way SW,
Tumwater, WA 98501-5414
Description: Every year since 1990, L&I pauses to honor the men and women who have died due to job-related injuries and illnesses. During our annual ceremony April 28, representatives of government, business, and labor will join L&I staff to remember the fallen workers, offer condolences to family and friends, and recommit our efforts to do all we can so every Washington worker comes home at the end of their shift.
Organization: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Webpage: https://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkerMemorialDay
Contact: Dina Lorraine, lorraine.dinam@gmail.com
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Stand Up for Safety and Health Virtual Training - Day 1
Interested in a safety session listed below? Select the registration link under the day the session is listed under to register today!
Monday, April 20, 2026
Register for Day 1 Virtual Sessions:
https://usdolevents.webex.com/weblink/register/r25021ff2bd0c31990af688aeee0eaee3
Session 1: Struck By/Caught Between
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center
Session description:
In this session attendees will understand that “Struck By and Caught In-between” hazards are 2 of the Focus Four major hazards in Construction
Attendees will be able to identify:
- Struck by/Caught In Between hazards
- Where we typically encounter these hazards
- Possible consequences
- How we prevent or protect against these hazards
Instructor:
Drew Libonate
drew@chesapeakesc.org
Session 2: Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
National Resource Center
Session description:
This one-hour awareness-level session provides an overview of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and the Control of Hazardous Energy requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, focusing on the importance of preventing serious injuries and fatalities during servicing and maintenance activities. Participants will learn to recognize common sources of hazardous energy—including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, and thermal—understand when lockout/tagout is required and identify the basic components of an effective energy control program. The session will clarify the roles of authorized, affected, and other employees, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and reinforce the fundamental steps involved in controlling hazardous energy, supporting OSHA’s Stand-Up for Safety initiative through increased hazard awareness and safer work practices.
Instructor:
Amanda Mason JD, CSP
amanda.mason@mail.wvu.edu
Session 3: Falls and Fall Protection
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Arizona State University
Session description:
This comprehensive fall protection training will cover OSHA-compliant personal fall arrest systems from foundational components through clearance calculations. Participants will master the ABCs of fall protection—Anchors, Body harnesses, and Connectors—understanding how each component meets OSHA 1926 and 1910 requirements for strength and proper use. The session will examine the classification of self-retracting lifelines including Class 1 and Class 2 devices per ANSI Z359.14-2021 standards, explaining appropriate applications for overhead versus at-or-below D-ring anchorage points.
Instructor:
Lisa Hogle
l.hogle@asu.edu
Stand Up for Safety and Health Virtual Training - Day 2
Interested in a safety session listed below? Select the registration link under the day the session is listed under to register today!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Register for Day 2 Virtual Sessions:
https://usdolevents.webex.com/weblink/register/r234349b865586d4fdf5fbd93b5773e7f
Session 1: Trench Safety
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
National Safety Education Center
Session description:
Working in and around trenches requires attention to multiple hazards, both below-grade and above-ground. Because excavation operations can turn tragic in an instant, everyone must be involved in preventing cave-ins through site inspections, soil/air analyses, and protective systems. Learn how to Slope – Shore – Shield…for best results.
Instructor:
Timothy Janis – MBA, CHST
tjanis@buildsafe.org
Session 2: Confined Spaces
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
The University of Texas at Arlington
Session description:
Confined spaces continue to be one of the most misunderstood—and deadly—work environments across general industry, construction, utilities, and municipalities. This one-hour national webcast examines OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space Standard (29 CFR 1910.146) and related construction requirements (29 CFR 1926 Subpar AA), focusing on the conditions that repeatedly lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Despite clear regulatory requirements, OSHA investigations consistently show that fatalities occur due to atmospheric hazards, inadequate hazard evaluation, and failed rescue attempts, with a significant number of incidents involving would-be rescuers who were not properly trained or equipped. Many of these events happen during routine operations—tank cleaning, maintenance shutdowns, sewer work, and utility access—where the danger is not always immediately visible.
Participants will explore how quickly oxygen-deficient or toxic atmospheres can overcome workers, why improper entry procedures remain a leading citation issue, and how breakdowns in planning, monitoring, and supervision contribute to preventable tragedies. This session will translate OSHA requirements into practical actions employers, supervisors, and safety professionals must take to ensure compliance and protect workers.
Instructor:
Paul Wind
Paul.wind@uta.edu
Session 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Atlantic OSHA Training Center
Session description:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is more than just a requirement; it is the final line of defense between a worker and a life-altering injury. This one-hour awareness session explores critical standards for eye, head, and foot protection while reviewing the fundamental responsibilities of the employer. From understanding ANSI ratings to the importance of respiratory fit, participants will review the selection, inspection, and maintenance of the gear that keeps them safe. We will move beyond simply 'what' to wear and explore the 'why' behind PPE as a last line of defense.
Instructors:
Koshy Koshy, PhD
koshyko@rutgers.edu
Rorbert Weissman, MPH, MS, CSP
spikedadawg@aol.com
Stand Up for Safety and Health Virtual Training - Day 3
Interested in a safety session listed below? Select the registration link under the day the session is listed under to register today!
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Register for Day 3 Virtual Sessions:
https://usdolevents.webex.com/weblink/register/r5d01fbcfe901128063977224a164efc4
Session 1: Trench Safety (repeat session)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
National Safety Education Center
Session description:
Working in and around trenches requires attention to multiple hazards, both below-grade and above-ground. Because excavation operations can turn tragic in an instant, everyone must be involved in preventing cave-ins through site inspections, soil/air analyses, and protective systems. Learn how to Slope – Shore – Shield…for best results.
Instructor:
Timothy Janis – MBA, CHST
tjanis@buildsafe.org
Session 2: Falls and Fall Protection (repeat session)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Arizona State University
Session description:
This comprehensive fall protection training will cover OSHA-compliant personal fall arrest systems from foundational components through clearance calculations. Participants will master the ABCs of fall protection—Anchors, Body harnesses, and Connectors—understanding how each component meets OSHA 1926 and 1910 requirements for strength and proper use. The session will examine the classification of self-retracting lifelines including Class 1 and Class 2 devices per ANSI Z359.14-2021 standards, explaining appropriate applications for overhead versus at-or-below D-ring anchorage points.
Instructor:
Lisa Hogle
l.hogle@asu.edu
Session 3: Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) (repeat session)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
National Resource Center
Session description:
This one-hour awareness-level session provides an overview of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and the Control of Hazardous Energy requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, focusing on the importance of preventing serious injuries and fatalities during servicing and maintenance activities. Participants will learn to recognize common sources of hazardous energy—including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, and thermal—understand when lockout/tagout is required and identify the basic components of an effective energy control program. The session will clarify the roles of authorized, affected, and other employees, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and reinforce the fundamental steps involved in controlling hazardous energy, supporting OSHA's Stand-Up for Safety initiative through increased hazard awareness and safer work practices.
Instructor:
Amanda Mason JD, CSP
amanda.mason@mail.wvu.edu