TUC concern over rise in deaths at work

[brothermagrew]

TUC concern over rise in deaths at work.

Commenting on the latest figures for workplace fatalities released today (Tuesday) by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which show 171 people were killed at work last year, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

'While you cannot read too much into one year's figures, everyone will be concerned about this rise in workplace deaths, especially given the steady fall in fatalities we have seen in recent years.

'The responsibility for the increase in deaths this year must be placed at the door of negligent employers, but more needs to be done to ensure that all employers protect their workers from harm.

'The government's recent decision to reduce workplace inspections and the budget cuts for both the HSE and local authorities make it more far less likely that problems will be identified before something goes wrong.

'Traditionally injury rates increase as we come out of a recession. If we are going to stop this year's increase becoming a long-term trend we need more inspections in the workplace - not less.'


Names and details of fatalities 2010-2011 - http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/fatalities/2010-11.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Fatal injury statistics - http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/fatals.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[steven100]

HSE have derailed by the Tory party. I know i have inside knowledge. Expect to see more accidents and more deaths. HSE will be a thing of the past under the tories.

[demon]

blame ATOS they say people are fit for work when there not

[TrueBlueTerrier]

HSE have derailed by the Tory party. I know i have inside knowledge. Expect to see more accidents and more deaths. HSE will be a thing of the past under the tories.

and Gove let slip that they may bring in a new law yesterday that means when there is a Strike we have to inform the Bosses before if we are or are not striking. http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/? ... 858#g764.4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Individual teachers have no obligation to tell their school or employer of the intention to strike in advance. Of course, we always keep the law under review.

If that is not a threat, (along with the changes to the HSE, changes to Legal Aid and to Employment Tribunals), to workers then I don't know what is.

[fishtank]

I'm glad the TUC is concerned...so am i.
Now...what does Brendan Barber intend to do about it other than voice his concerns?