It is that time of year again to remember all the people killed in incidents at work by occupational illnesses like lung, heart and asbestos related diseases.

In Britain last year, 212 workers were killed in their workplaces and 12 of these were killed in the West Midlands. The causes can be varied, most of all come down to negligence.

Officer and Staff from Regional Office will be attending the service along with Sylvia Heal MP and Martin Bevan Regional Health & Safety Officer at St John’s Baptist Church in Halesowen, where a wreath will be laid at the dedicated memorial tree.

Joe Morgan, GMB Regional Secretary said “Most accidents and industrial diseases are preventable and companies should be held accountable for deaths which happen at work. We are continuing to fight to make workplaces safer so we can see these statistics drastically reduced.”

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For further information please contact Martin Bevan, Health & Safety Officer or Samantha Jones, Press Officer on Tel: 0121 550 4888.

Notes to Editors:                 

1)                 Friday 4^th May 2007 at 12.00 at the St. John Baptist Church, Halesowen, West Midlands.

2)                 Workers Memorial Day is officially 27^th April 07 to remember all those who died at work but GMB Birmingham & West Midlands Regional Office will be holding it on Friday 4^th May 07.