Night worker in Milan struck a retired man: nighttime duties involving vehicle encounters
An elderly worker tragically loses his life in Milan
Meet Milan, where a 60-year-old man, a hardworking pensioner, met his end in an unfortunate accident last night. The incident occurred in the industrial area of Carpiano, on Via Aldo Moro, number 30, near Villaggio Francolino, a bustling logistics hub.
The unfortunate soul was an external employee of the company, carrying out a cargo handling role. After completing his job, he was strolling in the company yard when a truck, driven by a 62-year-old Italian man, struck him, leading to his instant demise. Domenico Albanese, the coordinator of Uil Trasporti Lombardia, expressed his sorrow, stating that the deceased worker was "a pensioner forced to work to make ends meet in the face of inflating living costs."
"The absurdity of dying at work, let alone in such a manner, is beyond comprehension," Albanese added, calling for an "urgent meeting" with the Milan prefecture and the company, questioning why the man was working such late hours in a logistics hub.
The Shadows of Workplace Safety, Meloni Speaks Up
Last night's incident was a grim reminder of the urgent need for workplace safety. The day preceding this incident was one of three reported work-related deaths.
In Paliano, a worker electrocuted himself while replacing solar panels. In Brendola, a 58-year-old man, possibly due to a sudden illness, fell near a machine, ending up within its mechanical grasp. The third tragic incident took place in Frattamaggiore in the province of Naples, where a construction worker plummeted to his death while renovating a building's facade.
In recent years, Italy has been seen making strides to improve workplace safety, with increased focus on health and safety across various industries. While night shifts and external employees in logistics hubs may not be explicitly covered in the most recent guidelines, ongoing efforts to enhance safety practices are underway.
Regulatory Developments and Worker Rights
Companies are expected to conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments for their workers, taking into account specific hazards that may arise during night shifts and for external employees. However, the finer details of these requirements are not explicitly listed in the available guidelines.
HSE professionals, tasked with ensuring workplace safety, have been given more importance in Italian companies, indirectly contributing to overall safety practices. Worker unions have also negotiated contracts addressing some safety concerns, although the focus extends beyond just safety, encompassing aspects like workload and job security.
Italian regulations align with international frameworks, such as those from the International Labour Organization, stressing the importance of safe work environments across sectors. Despite these efforts, it appears that there is a need for more explicit regulations concerning night shifts and external employees to minimize the risk of such unfortunate incidents.
- The average Italian worker, striving against inflating living costs, has seen a concerning trend in the recent news, with three work-related deaths reported in a single day, including an elderly man in Milan who lost his life in a logistics hub.
- Amid this general news, the automotive industry has been shaken by the death of an external employee at a company's industrial area in Carpiano, Milan, where a truck accident took his life.
- The health and wellness of workers have become a priority for the industry, with a focus on mental health and workplace-wellness concerns, especially in light of the Crime and Justice sector's statistics showing a significant number of accidents, including car-accidents.
- The Finance industry has taken notice, understanding that the well-being of workers is essential for both the workers themselves and the company's bottom line.
- The regional government and companies are now under pressure to comply with the existing regulations and ensure clear guidelines for safety risks, including specific hazards that may arise during night shifts and for external employees.
- In response to the pressing need for greater safety, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) professionals and worker unions are advocating for increased awareness, resources, and training to minimize the risks in the workplace and protect the well-being of all employees.
