ELA denounces the precarious situation in the forestry sector after the latest fatal accident

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According to the union, 12 workers have died in the forestry sector in Hego Euskal Herria since 2021.

DE A has concentrated today in Zalla to be able to do that report the uncertainty of the forestry sectorand show yours support to the family and friends of worker 22 years old dead on April 24 at Artzentales after a work accident.

In a statement, the association indicated that “this happens every year serious and fatal accidents in the forestry sector” and highlighted this from 2021 they have 12 workers diedmost affected by trees, but also trapped by machinery or non-traumatic accidents.

ELA has indicated this ‘These accidents are not the result of bad luck’but are produced in a sector “with a lot of uncertainty” and in which employees “must endure enormous workloads, weights and excessive overloads.”

Moreover, he emphasized that “they are often small businesses where prevention regulations are not complied withThere is a serious lack of education and there are many migrants.”

The union has assured that “it will continue to work against uncertainty, and will demand from the corresponding government the necessary resources to ensure that preventive regulations are respected in companies and workplaces.” They affirm that “we must radically change labor policy so that the health of the working class is a priority.

Source: EITB

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