Thursday 28th April is World Day for Safety and Heath at Work.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is marking the day with a commemoration ceremony for those killed and injured at work, and the launch of a new report, focusing on safety and health in the construction industry and among older and younger workers.
The commemoration ceremony will be held at the Thai Labour Museum, 503/20 Nikom Makkasan Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, beginning at 9.30am. The event will include a minute of silence, the traditional candle lighting, a performance by the Paradon musicians of specially-chosen songs, and speeches from leading representatives of workers’ and employers’ groups and the ILO.
The new ILO report, “Prevention: a global strategy. Promoting Safety and Health at Work”, includes data on deaths, accidents and injuries at work, worldwide. Key facts and statistics about the construction industry confirm it is one of the riskiest jobs to have. Separate statistics fromThailandwill also be available and confirm the hazardous nature of this expanding industry – accounting for 1 in 6 work-related deaths and 1 in 4 total permanent disabilities inThailand.
The media are invited to cover the commemoration ceremony. Copies of the report, Thailand fact sheet and posters (in English or Thai), will be available at the event or directly from the ILO.
For more information or to arrange interviews please contact.
Krisdaporn Singaseni
ILO Information Officer
Tel: 02 288 1664
krisdaporn@ilo.org
Wichai Narapaiboon,
Thai Labour Museum
Tel/Fax: 02 251 3173
tlm@thailabourmuseum.org
Sophy Fisher
ILO Regional Information Officer
Tel: 02 288 2482
fisher@ilo.org
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