Mr. Ananchai Uthaiwattanachep, Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, revealed that the situation in the past six years has been on the downward trend, especially in the case of serious injury (death, disability, loss of organs and work over three days). In 2012, the rate of harm was 4.49 per 1,000 cases. In 2013, it is 4.00 per 1,000. In 2014, 3.62 per 1,000 cases. In 2015, it is 3.26 per 1,000 cases. In 2016, it is 3.04 per 1,000 cases, and in the year 2017 it is 2.88 per 1,000 cases. Major losses affecting employees, families, societies, economies and national image. It must be taken seriously by the cooperation of all parties involved in reducing the danger of work to be sustainable.
“For the way to reduce the danger of work. The government has set up four major measures: 1. To build knowledge and understanding of safety in working for employers, employees. 2. Campaign to create awareness for employers and employees. Be aware of the dangers of work and cooperate in the prevention and correction. 3. Measures to enforce the law by encouraging employers and employees to comply with the law. 4. Establish a network of both the public and private sectors to help spread the knowledge, understanding and help in the prevention of workplace harm. ” Director General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare said.
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