A Nottingham councillor called for more safety in workplaces at a service to remember those who have died doing their jobs.
Worker’s Memorial Day is commemorated around the world on April 28 and St Peter’s Church in Nottingham held a service.
Two people have died at work in Nottinghamshire in the last twelve months, the congregation was told.
Councillors from the county were joined by union representatives to remember those who lost their lives locally and worldwide.
Councillor Yvonne Woodhead, chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “I am representing the council here today because it honours the workers we have lost, we need more health and safety, we need to protect our work force, we need to unionise, we need to be stronger.
“It is not just people that die at work, it’s people that die after work from work-related problems.”
The service was led by the Reverend Jo Tatum from the Nottingham Workplace Chaplaincy.
Sandra Patterson, East Midlands UNISON representative, said: “Each and every one of these deaths is a tragedy for the families involved.
“Those present at the service today, including trade unions and employers, must do more to prevent more people losing their lives at work.
“It is vital that all employers make their working practices as safe as possible, and leave nothing to chance.
“There can be no excuse for putting a person’s life at risk just because of their job.”
