CNESST, coroner's office investigating incident
A 60-year-old traffic signaler died after being struck by a truck in Quebec.
The incident occurred Friday at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Robert-Bernard Road in Drummondville, near Montreal, according to a CBC report.
The worker died at the scene. Meanwhile, the truck driver was not injured in the incident.
Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité au travail (CNESST) and the coroner's office are now investigating the incident, according to CBC.
No further details are available as of writing of this story.
In 2024, the United Steelworkers (USW) called for significant safety reforms following a concerning rise in accidents and fatalities among road signallers.
"Since 2008, we have witnessed 19 fatalities, and since 2006, safety incidents have risen by a staggering 400 percent,” said Martin L'Abbée, a union officer and USW spokesperson. "The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated."
The union is advocating for comprehensive changes, including stricter enforcement of safety regulations, improved training programs, and the establishment of a dedicated oversight committee for the road signage industry.
"We need a new organization, like the priority committee, to act as the 'police of signalization' and ensure compliance with safety standards," L'Abbée said.
