Work accident deaths in London increase

An increase in the number of people killed or injured in a work accident in London has prompted a new campaign.

Almost 30 people were killed in a work accident in London during 2003/4 - a 'substantial increase' on the previous two years.

According to the TUC a construction worker in London is 17% more likely to be killed or seriously injured in a work accident than anywhere else in the UK.

Work accident - 'Zero tolerance'
In 2002/3 16 people were killed at work in London and in 2001/2 21 were killed.
Ken Livingstone and the Southern and Eastern Regional TUC (SERTUC) will host a reception at City Hall to mark the day and call for "zero tolerance of preventable workplace injuries and deaths".

Mick Connolly, SERTUC's regional secretary, said the memorial day helped them to highlight the "preventable nature of so many injuries and fatalities at work".

He added: "London's construction industry and transport projects are set to increase in future years and world-class employment practices and health and safety standards are necessary if London is to maintain a world-class workforce."

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