Two workers killed every minute, says ILO
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Over one million people throughout the world die every year due to their work, according to United Nations International Labour Organisation Health and Safety Programme Chief Jukka Takala. The death rate is particularly high in China, India and Central and Eastern Europe. The figure of 1.1 million is higher than deaths from any other single cause, including war and road accidents. Takala estimates that 600,000 of these lives could be saved through implementation of known safety and health practices, including those related to silicosis, substance-related cancers, and asbestos poisoning.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 1999
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Manufacturing Week 99 umbrella for variety of focused events
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Manufacturing Week 1999 is to be held at the Birmingham NEC between October 26 and 28. The event, which is organised by Reed Exhibition Companies, also incorporates the Vehicle Engineering & Design exhibition, Automation, Production & Maintenance Equipment exhibition, and the Design Engineering Show. The INSPEX biennial show for Inspection, Metrology and Testing Equipment is also running at the NEC simultaneously.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 1999
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