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Health and Safety Taskforce Honours Workers’ Memorial Day
Workplace Health and Safety Taskforce Honours
Workers’ Memorial Day
In honour of
International Workers’ Memorial Day on Sunday, members of
the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety
want to formally remember all of those New Zealanders who
have been killed, injured or hurt whilst at
work.
“The day, which falls on 28 April each
year, is a time for New Zealand workers and employers to
reflect on the critical importance of health and safety on
the job,” says Taskforce Chairman, Rob
Jager.
“Too many Kiwis are harmed or killed at
work each year. The mine tragedy at Pike River is a very
recent memory for us all, and the rebuild of Canterbury in
the wake of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, involving
thousands of people working on the reconstruction, is
another reason for us to reflect on the challenges involved
in keeping every single worker safe and
well.
“Each death or serious injury is a tragedy
with ongoing, devastating consequences for the families,
friends and colleagues left behind – and it is our firm
view that as a nation we need to make major improvements in
our health and safety awareness and
behaviour.”
After 10 months of public
consultation, research and analysis, the Taskforce will
deliver its report to the Minister of Labour, Hon Simon
Bridges, on 30 April. It is expected that the report will be
made public soon
after.
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