President Sergio Mattarella said
Sunday that workplace health and safety must be a "permanent
priority" in a message to the ANMIL association representing
people who have suffered labour-related disabilities.
"Today Italy turns its thoughts to the people who have lost
their lives or suffered injuries and illnesses because of their
work," Mattarella said in a message sent on the national day for
the victims of accidents at work.
"Today is a day of reflection, remembrance and renewed
commitment. Safety at work is a permanent priority for the
Republic (of Italy).
"Every life lost, every life compromised calls for a choral
commitment to prevent further loss of health and ensure the
dignity of those who work".
Inail said Thursday that 680 fatal work-related accidents were
reported to it in the first eight months of 2024, a rise of 3.5%
on the equivalent period in 2023.
The national labour accidents and occupational illness agency
said 386,554 reports of accidents were submitted to it in total
in the January-August period, up 0.9% compared to the same
period in 2023 but down 20.2% on the first eight months of 2022.
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