Protect first, produce second

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“I’m not saying that all employers are bad, but some put production over protection,” Reaume added. “We need worker to worker education and health and safety education in all workplaces,” she said. “Justin’s death should never have happened. He was one of those guys who was so kind and friendly.” cence plate, who’s with you, alternate contact info (if there is more than one cell phone in the vehicle), etc.

Both McEllistrum and her daughter will be attending a ceremony at the Chatham Labour Gardens across from Canadian Tire on Grand Avenue in Chatham on April 28. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

“I am going to keep him (Justin) alive at this ceremony,” McEllistrum said, noting tragedies like Justin’s death affect the entire community.

• Collect the details and tell the dispatcher/police. Every little piece of information helps. Description of the vehicle and the occupants. Anything you remember or see/hear/ smell can be helpful.

• If in a vehicle, maintain safe driving habits.

• Police will likely provide instructions as to where to drive your vehicle and meet with the investigator, but until that time, if possible, stay in populated areas or make efforts to travel to one or a known place of safety such as a local police station or detachment.