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22 April, 2004Although trade unions have a great responsibility for keeping workers informed about health and safety on the job, the main responsibility for preventing work-related accidents and health risks lies with the employer.
GENEVA: In the run-up to the many activities being organised for both the April 28th Workers' Memorial Day and the First of May, IMF general secretary Marcello Malentacchi is urging trade unions worldwide to once again place the issue of workplace health and safety at the top of their agendas.
In his latest opinion column, the IMF general secretary states that with the many activities to take place on April 28th and May 1st, unions must "seize the opportunity to shout that the health of workers is not for sale."
Statistics do not give the full picture about work-related health risks. In addition to the many deaths and injuries caused by accidents, countless illnesses result from the workplace, which seriously affect workers' health and are often diagnosed long after exposure to the risk.
The full text of the opinion column can be accessed on the related link.
In his latest opinion column, the IMF general secretary states that with the many activities to take place on April 28th and May 1st, unions must "seize the opportunity to shout that the health of workers is not for sale."
Statistics do not give the full picture about work-related health risks. In addition to the many deaths and injuries caused by accidents, countless illnesses result from the workplace, which seriously affect workers' health and are often diagnosed long after exposure to the risk.
The full text of the opinion column can be accessed on the related link.