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CTU welcomes Health and Safety Review
2 May 2012
CTU welcomes Health and Safety Review
The Council of Trade Unions has welcomed the review of health and safety announced by the Government today alongside an expanded health and safety inspectorate.
Helen Kelly, CTU President, says “there is widespread concern about the high rate of accidents and death at work in New Zealand compared with a number of other countries so a review is needed.”
It is simply unacceptable that so many workers in this country end up badly maimed or dead in the course of their work.
“The review needs to consider issues such as the role of regulation and enforcement, how to establish a strong health and safety culture at work, identification of hazards, health and safety training and many other factors.”
Helen Kelly said the CTU will be an active participant in the review process.
“There will be some concerns in the union movement about any possibility the review could weaken what is already an unsatisfactory situation on health and safety in New Zealand workplaces, but it is important that we advocate strongly for improvement.”
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