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News Release from: HSE Health and Safety Executive | Subject: Workers' Memorial Day
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Team on 01 May 2006
HSC calls for standards to be raised
Today, 28 April 2006, Workers' Memorial Day, the Health and Safety Commission is supporting calls to ask everyone to spare a moment and remember those who have been killed at work in Great Britain.
Today, 28 April 2006, Workers' Memorial Day, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is supporting calls from the labour movement to ask everyone to spare a moment and remember those who have been killed at work in Great Britain Last year more than 200 people died at work and 150,000 were seriously injured
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Bill Callaghan, Chair of the HSC said, "There has been progress in reducing this figure but the progress has been slow".
"Workers have the right to be protected at work".
"Everyone has a duty to see this happens; employers, regulators, trades union representatives and the employees themselves.
"We must all remember that every injury and death at work seriously affects not only the victim but those around them, their families and work colleagues".
"The Health and Safety Commission, along with colleagues in the Health and Safety Executive and Local Authorities, are working harder than ever with unions, employers and employees to raise standards".
"We fully support the efforts of trade unions and the wider labour movement in remembering those affected by workplace accidents on this day".
Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive echoed, the Chair's comments adding, "Everyone has a legal and moral duty to ensure that workers are given the protection they deserve at work".
"Many accidents at work are completely avoidable and often very simple, inexpensive solutions could have prevented the accident from happening".
"By working together, employers and workers can sensibly manage workplace risks and improve conditions for all".
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