Australia Minister for Finance, Michael Daley, urged New South Wales businesses to make workplace safety a top priority, in recognition of the 2010 International Day of Mourning.
Daley said the day was an opportunity to commemorate workers who lost their lives as a result of workplace incidents or illness.
“The International Day of Mourning serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of providing safe workplaces,” Daley said. “We all want our loved ones to arrive home safely at the end of each day and we should not underestimate the importance of workplace safety.
“Workplace injuries and deaths bear a heavy social and financial cost. More importantly, they have a devastating impact on friends and family members.”
According to Daley, although major inroads were to improve workplace safety, the incidence of work-related injuries and fatalities remains unacceptably high. (workersxzcompxzkit)
“I’d encourage workers to take time to remember those lost in workplace incidents and occupational disease, and reflect on why workplace safety is important.”
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