BUSTO ARSIZIO – «Unfortunately we have learned of a serious workplace accident that occurred at the company Mario Cavelli Srl of Busto Arsizio», they give news of it Matteo Tibaldoof Filctem Cgil Varese e Ivano Ventimigliafor the Ass – CGIL Varese Department in a note released today, Friday 17 May.
Burned worker
According to what was explained by the union representatives during their shift a worker was hit by high temperature liquid leaked from the machinery he was operating on suffering serious burns on a large part of the body and for which hospitalization was necessary at the Major Burns Center in Milan – Niguarda.
The measure is full
«It is yet another tragic confirmation of the extension of a phenomenon which for too many years now has been inexorably and transversally affecting workers in all production sectors and which unfortunately has been recorded at a national level, especially in recent years, a worrying resurgence. The measure is full», continues the statement.
Training is needed
«As already happened only a few months ago on the occasion of a previous and similar episode which also occurred in the province of Varese, we reiterate with conviction that only adequate training, the presence and knowledge of correct procedures, combined with a significant and targeted increase in controls through the strengthening of the Supervisory Bodiescan be decisive in guaranteeing prevention and safety in the workplace as much as possible”.
An initiative coming soon
«Filtem CGIL Varese and the Environment, Health and Safety Department of CGIL Varese, who have always been sensitive and committed to the issue, launch yet another appeal to everyone, institutions and employers’ associations, for a concrete investment in safety, a serious fight against the phenomenon, even through the no longer postponable strengthening of the structures responsible for prevention in the area, so that all the necessary paths are activated for extensive and widespread control of the workplace. For this reason, in solidarity with the injured worker to whom we obviously send our most sincere wishes for a speedy recovery, we will very shortly promote an initiative in the area aimed at raising public awareness of the phenomenon”, concludes the press release.
