Self-employment is on the rise in our country, especially
among high-injury occupations like construction, agriculture, and
transportation. In fact, self-employment is the second fastest growing
employment demographic in Canada, with approximately 16 per cent of 17 million
workers in Canada freelancing for their income.
The problem is that while self-employment is rising, safety awareness for this group of Canadians is not.
The problem is that while self-employment is rising, safety awareness for this group of Canadians is not.