According to RIDDOR there were 138 people in the UK killed at work in 2023/24. At the Workers Memorial service of remembrance 138 hard hats were set out to represent the 138 souls who lost their lives
138 Hard Hats… 138 Killed at Work 2023/24
It was the biggest temporary artwork in the country representing the souls who lost their lives at work
The hard hats were loaned by Vinci Building who are responsible for the town centre regeneration
The North West Miners Association unfurled their banners
Haydock Band provided the music
The service was attended by the Lord Mayor of St Helens Cllr Jeanette Banks, Marie Rimmer CBE MP, David Baines MP, Council members,unions and members of the public
Paul Pritchard spoke of behalf of the Workers Memorial
Also speaking were
Marie Rimmer CBE MP
David Baines MP
Cllr Richard McCauley
The wreath laying was accompanied by a lone piper :-
Wreaths were laid by;_
The Lord Mayor of St Helens Cllr Jeanette Banks
Paul Pritchard The Workers Memorial Foundation
John Riley Unite the Union St Helens
Seve Gonez Aspron for the leader of St Helens Council
Marie Rimmer MP
David Baines MP
Brian Kelly Deputy Secretary G M B
Cllr Marlene Quinn West Park Labour Party
Cllr John Hodkinson Sutton North West Ward
Cllr Damien O’connor Peasley Cross and Fingerpost ward
Ciir Terence Maguire Newton-le-Willows Independant
The service was led by the Reverend Chris Daniels Area Dean of St Helens
One Hundred and Thirty Eight. Remember the dead fight for the living
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