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2017, 2017 Ireland, Events listing, graphics, Resources

Ireland: A “staggering” level of work fatalities

The Irish Health and Safety Agency has published the following information,  advice and resources for International Workers’ Memorial Day..

For everyone with an interest in the safety, health and welfare of people at work, April 28th is an important date. It’s the date every year when trade union and employer groups worldwide, as well as individual organisations, remember those who have been killed or injured in work-related accidents.

In Ireland the figures are staggering.  In the 3 year period between 2014 and 2016, 156 people were killed in work-related accidents and thousands more badly injured. Last year alone 45 people were killed.  These are shocking statistics by any standards.

Colleagues from Congress, Ibec, the Health and Safety Authority and Construction Industry Federation will join together to mark the occasion with a national commemoration event in Dublin.  We are asking you, as a key stakeholder, to join the efforts nationally. To the mark the day there are a range of initiatives that your organisation should consider including:

  • Get involved by using the national Workers’ Memorial Day Ireland logo on your website, social media presence, presentations, email signatures, displays and in offices and workplaces. (download here) winzip icon small
  • In-house training sessions or a toolbox talk
  • Website/Social Media/Newsletter content
  • Guest speaker presentation to your staff
  • Press release to your local/national media marking your event / the day

Worker safety and health is everyone’s business and can only be tackled through a collaborative approach. April 28th presents an important opportunity to remember and to consolidate everyone’s focus around a single day. It will be an annually recurring national event. Please mark the date in your calendar and make the commitment to contribute to this most important challenge.

For further information contact Gavin Lonergan, Head of Communications at the HSA at gavin@hsa.ie or (01) 799 7838.

http://www.hsa.ie/eng/News_Events_Media/Events/Workers_Memorial_Day/

2017, 2017 Uganda, Events listing

Cementing knowledge of dust Hazards in Uganda

Update from BWI

Ugandan union UBCCEAWU will create awareness of cement hazards on International Workers’ Memorial Day.

2017, 2017 kenya, Events listing

Kenya: Raising safety skills to mark 28 April

Update from BWI

Unions KUPRIPUPA, UNRISK, KBCTFIEA and KQMWU are running a workplace training campaign on 28 April.

The unions aims to train at least fifty workers with the occupational health and safety skills .

2017, 2017 Mozambique, Events listing

Mozambique: Safety awareness and recruitment in Chinese companies on 28 April

Update from BWI

In Maputo, Mozambique the SINTICIM union is running a safety and recruitment campaign targeting Chinese companies.

2017, 2017 Mauritius, Events listing

Mauritius: CMWEU union conducting multiple activities to mark 28 April

Update from BWI

In an object lesson in how ‘Strong unions save lives’ the  Mauritius union CMWEU is organising its safety stewards and members to conduct multiple activities over 22-28 April.

Among other actions it will distribute pamphlets and other materials, and arrange meetings across work sites, show  an exhibition, ceremony and hold a press conference.

The campaign targets unions leaders, union members, OHS committee members, government and the general public.

2017 Turkey, Events listing

Turkey: Pioneering large, joint events of BWI affiliates across Turkey

In Turkey, BWI affiliates are organising a joint action on 28 April for the first time in Turkey.

They will have a joint meeting in YOL-IS (construction union) HQ.

They will make speeches regarding the OHS issues by addressing and condemning the high rate of deadly accidents in Turkey. They will read a joint declaration following their personal speeches.

On the other hand, national TV channels will be there.

YOL-IS published our posters in Turkish to be distributed to members in  35 different cities. The branch offices in these cities will organise meetings with members and take photographs with poster to send us.

Additionally, YOL-IS filmed a public service ad on OHS  standards in construction sector. It will be shown in the meeting.

Therefore, it will be a pioneering huge event in Turkey.

2017 Croatia, Events listing

Croatia: Occupational Health and Safety – an investment, not a cost!

Trade Union of Construction Industry of Croatia (Sindikat graditeljstva Hrvatske) will join a panel discussion  „Occupational Health and Safety – an investment, not a cost! ahead of the National Day of Protection at Work. The panel  is organised by the Union of Autonomous Trade Unions of Croatia.

2017, 2017 Australia, Events listing

Australia: 28 April ideas, resources and activities from We Are Union OHS

Ideas, resources and activities for 28 April from We Are Union OHS, Australia. If you are using social media to publicise your activities, please use the hashtag #iwmd17

INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

International Workers’ Memorial Day is April 28 every year.

It’s the day that we remember and mourn for the dead, and fight for the living. We must continue our fight to ensure that workers health and safety at work are protected. It’s an opportunity to organise in your workplace and each death is a tragedy. Each death is preventable.

ORDER YOUR FREE WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY POSTERS TODAY!

Download our 2017 IWMD Posters in a PDF here!  

 

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THREE WAYS YOU CAN SHOW SOLIDARITY TO REMEMBER THE DEAD AND FIGHT FOR THE LIVING.

1. STARTING THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

Putting your boots and/or tools out – be it a chisel, pen or stethoscope – and sharing the message via social media with the hashtag #BootsOut and #IWMD

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2. IF YOU’RE AT WORK THAT DAY:

Get your workmates together to hold a small event with a minute’s silence and discussion of health & safety.

 

HOW TO RUN A WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY EVENT:

1. TALK TO YOUR BOSS

Talk to your employer about running an event at your workplace (there is a formal request letter in this kit if you think that is necessary).

Staff meetings about health and safety are good for business – everyone wants a healthy and safe workplace. Employers are also required to allow such meetings under the OHS Act.

2. DECIDE WHERE, WHEN & WHAT

Choose Location and time. Consider a space that will accommodate the expected amount of people, and whether you’ll need chairs, or audio equipment etc.

At 11am, workers all over the world observe a moment of silence for International Workers Memorial Day, but choose a time that will work best for the majority of your colleagues. Write down the event location and time on your posters!

3. BUILD SUPPORT IN YOUR WORKPLACE

Now speak to your colleagues – either at a staff meeting, or just in your tea room. They may not be aware that Australians are still regularly killed and injured at work.  If someone in your workplace has a personal safety story (a “near miss”, or an injury they sustained) ask them to share it at the tools down day meeting.

Once you’ve spoken to people, put up posters around your workplace as a reminder.

4. HOLD YOUR EVENT!

You can either follow the event running order included in this kit, or decide on your own. But make sure you include 1 minute’s silence for people who have been killed at work, and a discussion of how to make your workplace safer!

Make sure you take a photo and upload it to social media with #BootsOut- to show your international solidarity, and help raise awareness!

3. IF YOU’RE NOT AT WORK THAT MORNING:

Attend an International Workers’ Memorial Day Service.

MELBOURNE METRO

Victorian Trades Hall at 10.30am-11.15am outside ‘the rock’ on the corner of Lygon & Victoria Streets, Carlton.

RSVP here.

BALLARAT

Ballarat Trades Hall,  24 Camp Street, Ballarat

The Ballarat Trade Hall will be holding a morning tea at 10.30am.

For more information and to RSVP, contact the BTLC on 03 5332 3666 or by email: balltlc@outlook.com.au

GIPPSLAND

When: 11am, Friday 28th April 2017

Where: Centenary Rose Garden, Commercial Road, Morwell and we start at 11.00am.

The day includes:

  • Speakers of interest
  • Singer/musician
  • Bagpiper
  • Ecumenical Service with segment for the laying of wreaths in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their work
  • Free community BBQ at the conclusion of the event

For further information and full details please contact GARDS.

WODONGA

Memorial Service and BBQ

Friday 28th April from 5 PM

Sumsion Gardens (off Church St) Wodonga

RSVP & spread the word on Facebook.

 

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2017, 2017 india, Events listing

India: NOBSM India trains electrical workers around 28th of April

Update from BWI

NOBSM India will be proposing health and safety training for electrical workers followed by press conference.

http://www.bwint.org/default.asp?Index=7784&Language=EN

2017, 2017 india, Events listing

India: KKNTC India holds seminar and rally around IWMD

Update from BWI

KKNTC India reports a joint OHS seminar for workers in collaboration with employers as well as a workers’ health and safety rally and a press conference.

http://www.bwint.org/default.asp?Index=7783&Language=EN