The Copious Community Chronicles
Real workplace tragedies. Real costs. Real lessons. Seven stories that will change how you think about training forever.
The First Hour
David Chen arrived at the Edmonton warehouse at 6:00 AM sharp. No safety orientation. No warning about the dock plate gap. 47 minutes later, his ankle shattered in four places.
40% of workplace accidents occur in the worker's first year. 8% happen on day one.
Read Full Chronicle →The $847K Reorganization
Jennifer Martinez opened a company-wide email at 8:47 AM. After 12 years, her role was "realigned." No call. No preparation. 34% turnover followed.
Cost of change management training: $4,200. Cost without it: $847,000.
Read Full Chronicle →What Experience Cannot Teach
James: 15 years operating forklifts. Perfect record. Clicked "Complete" on training without watching. 3 minutes, 22 seconds he never saw changed everything.
73% of workplace accidents involve experienced workers who skip knowledge refreshers.
Read Full Chronicle →Minus 42 Degrees
Fort McMurray oil sands. Robert lost three fingers to frostbite. The lawsuit cost $1.8M.
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The Joke That Wasn't
Six months of "harmless" jokes. Human rights tribunal: $125K. Real cost: $2.3M and their best engineer.
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The 19-Year-Old Who Didn't Come Home
Heat exhaustion on a construction site. Miguel's first day became his last. $2.1M in damages.
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The Silent Epidemic
Workplace mental health crisis. The hidden costs of ignoring the warning signs.
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These Stories Don't Have to Repeat
Every tragedy in The Chronicles is preventable with proper training. Join the movement to make training abundant.
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