Ron and Dot Hayes started the Families in Grief Hold Together (F.I.G.H.T.) Project after the untimely workplace death of their son, Patrick. Through the F.I.G.H.T. Project, the Hayes family has been able to provide much needed services and support to other families of victims of workplace injury, illness, and death, helping them to hold together and get answers while working through the difficult months and years that follow. In the course of his work, Ron has prompted changes OSHA regulations, published articles and conducted seminars to raise awareness of workplace safety, and has honored his son by blazing a path for approximately 913 families to navigate the physical and emotional hurdles encountered after a the loss or injury of a loved one.
“I peddle hope to all, I give folks a shoulder to lean on and a path to follow if they want to. As long as I can I will FIGHT for right,” says Ron.
Let us step back and reflect on the sweat, blood and tears that built this great nation. Think about the men and women that gave their lives. Labor Day is the day for us to remember these great workers. We should celebrate their lives, accomplishments, learn from their mistakes, and hold them in great regard every day of the year.
Workers' Memorial Day, International Workers 'Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day (ICD) for Dead and Injured or Day of Mourning takes place annually around the world on April 28, an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work.
For 21 years now, I have been working on a safer workplace, I have worked with many great companies, safety folks, safety organizations, government agencies, workplaces large and small and some very dedicated folks.
It’s a hot July evening, 2011. The gas well site in western Pennsylvania is a dangerous combination of humid, damp conditions, high-voltage electricity, and improper equipment.
I would like to draw attention to the fact that not only do miners deserve better protection but all American workers deserve to have a safe and healthy workplace.
