Short update on the “Casket” Video Project…
If you are not yet familiar with the new JPMF project in the works, this is it in a nutshell:
Since Const. John Petropoulos’ death (as the result of a preventable fall at unsafe workplace) in 2000, more than 20,000 Canadians have died as the result of their work – either due to injury or occupational disease. As far as we’re concerned, this number is both staggering & unacceptable.
The “Casket” project is a multi-phase public awareness campaign comprised of PSAs, short videos, a documentary and other educational messaging that raises awareness about the issue of worker & workplace safety in Canada.
For more information, please visit the JPMF newsroom.
First Casket PSA – Tower of Caskets
The first Public Service Announcement (PSA) is an animated spot that visually demonstrates what 20,000 fatalities looks like. This powerful PSA is nearly finished & will be launched on Sept 29th, 2020 – the 20th anniversary of John’s death.
Second PSA – Some Faces Behind the Stats
A second PSA and/or short video is also in the works. This video will show some of the faces behind the statistics. A heartfelt thank you to all the family members who have contributed photos of your loved one to the project so far. We sincerely appreciate you participating in this important project and hope that by working together, we can help bring these numbers down.
Because one death is one too many.
For further details on the photo project, here is the link.
We Are Still Accepting Photos From Family Members
If you have a lost a loved one to a workplace fatality in Canada, we are still accepting photographs for the project. If you would like to participate, please contact our Family Liaison Coordinator, Rebecca Orr, at: Rebecca@jpmf.ca.
Here Are a Few More Photos We Have Received So Far…
Virginia Campeau holding photo of Paul Campeau
Cheryl Shock with photo of Sean Bradley
Ashling Boyd holding photo of Cathal Boyd
Jack & Katie Dexter holding photo of Bryan Benay
Michelle Fitch holding photo of Tim DesGrosseilliers
Robbie & Renee Vinnicombe with photo of David Vinnicombe
“When like-minded people come together, they make a huge difference.”
– Madhuri Jagtap
About the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund
The JPMF was started shortly after the death of Constable John Petropoulos on Sept 29th, 2000. John was investigating a break and enter complaint when he stepped through a false ceiling, fell nine feet into the lunchroom below and succumbed to brain injuries. There was no safety railing to warn him of the danger. He was 32.
The JPMF is a registered Canadian charity that raises public awareness about workplace safety issues and educates people about why & how to ensure their workplaces are safe for everyone, including emergency responders. For further information, please visit jpmf.ca.
