Vulin: 24 workers died at their workplaces in 2015

Twenty-four workers in Serbia died at their workplaces in 2015 – everything must be done to reduce that number in the future, Serbian Minister of Labour, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs Aleksandar Vulin said.

Workplace injuries and fatalities could have been avoided, Vulin said at the Atelje 212 theatre, at an event marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, adding that some companies have created safe working conditions and consequently had no fatalities.

“All legislative projects and awards make sense if this year, and every year that follows, the number of those who are no longer with us due to injury or death that could have been foreseen is lower.

He said that the task of his ministry is three-fold – to boost employment, avert any workplace injuries and eradicate, or significantly curb, illegal labour.

Source: Tanjug