Post by earl on Apr 29, 2008 15:40:28 GMT
Nineteen people died and 3,500 were injured at work in Northern Ireland in 2006/07.
The figures were revealed as a ceremony was held to remember those who died.
Minister for Health and Safety Nigel Dodds joined the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions at the event.
The minister paid tribute to the contribution made by trade unions in working to reduce risks and protect people from injury in the workplace.
The commemoration marked international workers' memorial day.
"Setting aside time once a year to remember individual tragedies is important and necessary," Mr Dodds said.
"Workers should be guaranteed the right to a safe workplace and employers must be accountable for workers' health and safety.
"All accidents are preventable - that message must be conveyed and understood by employers."
The figures were revealed as a ceremony was held to remember those who died.
Minister for Health and Safety Nigel Dodds joined the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions at the event.
The minister paid tribute to the contribution made by trade unions in working to reduce risks and protect people from injury in the workplace.
The commemoration marked international workers' memorial day.
"Setting aside time once a year to remember individual tragedies is important and necessary," Mr Dodds said.
"Workers should be guaranteed the right to a safe workplace and employers must be accountable for workers' health and safety.
"All accidents are preventable - that message must be conveyed and understood by employers."