Thursday, September 09, 2010

Workplace accidents 'unreported' says TUC


Union leaders have claimed that many workplace accidents go unreported, with an estimated 1.2 million people suffering from work-related illnesses.

The TUC said more than 20,000 people were killed prematurely by their work each year.

It wants a health and safety "tsar" appointed to help prevent deaths caused by issues such as occupational cancers, exposure to fumes and road accidents.

See full Article.