The service will be held at The Workers Memorial in Vera Page Park starting at 11.00 AM.
Commemorating and celebrating the lives of those who have lost their lives through accident or illness caused by their jobs
Members of the public, all organisations, unions, employers, are welcome to pay their respects and lay a wreath or floral tribute if they wish.
Union branches or organisations are welcome to bring their banners. Please message us if you wish to attend with your banner or if you wish to lay a floral tribute
Wreaths and floral tributes can be obtained from Maritas flowers in Haresfinch
Tel 01744 21442 to place your order or call in person Marita 46 Haresfinch Road
STATISTICS
The latest and most up-to-date figures state 124 workers were killed in work related accidents in the period 2020-2025 (RIDDOR)
138 Hard hats representing 138 deaths at work
This is down on last years figures of 138, the most dangerous sector by far was construction. Although an improvement on last years figures it’s still 124 too many.
Bear in mind this is accidents it doesn’t include deaths through industrial diseases/illness which number in the thousands annually and those suffering is in the millions
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