(30/04/2010)

Workers Memorial Day Services Held Across Britain

Memorial services have been held across the UK in tribute to those who have lost their lives due to injuries sustained at work.

Workers’ Memorial Day, held on 28^th April each year, remembers workers from around the world who have died as a result of accidents or illnesses related to their jobs. 2010 is the first time the day has been officially recognised by the British government.

Around 1.6 million workers across Britain observed a minute’s silence at 12 noon on Workers’ Memorial Day, while some organisations held services, planted trees and flew flags at half-mast to mark the day.

Events are being held all over the world by employees from various sectors, demanding safer working environments for all.

John McClean, health and safety officer for the GMB, said: “Workers’ Memorial Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to all those who have been killed or hurt by their bosses’ negligence and build on the legacy of what we have already achieved.”

According to figures released by the Health and Safety Executive, around 27,000 injuries were suffered in the workplace last year. Of those, 180 people were killed as a result of injuries sustained at work. Furthermore, it is estimated that 29.3 million working days were lost last year due to injury and ill health.

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