"The memory of my son keeps me going." Shirley Hickman speaks out for young workers’ safety. “My son Tim worked part-time at a hockey arena until gas vapours from an ice resurfacing machine exploded and sent a fatal ball of fire directly at him. This tragedy led to new safety precautions in arenas across the country. But I lost my son forever.” Help your kids know their rights and responsibilities: the right to refuse unsafe work the right to know about workplace hazards the right to participate in keeping the workplace healthy and safe To find out more about their rights and responsibilities, visit WorkSmartOntario. Talk to your kids about how to stay safe at work. Shirley Hickman lost her son Tim, aged 21 We have the information you need, so call or go online. 1-888-921-WSIB www.youngworker.ca