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Tbhree fatal workplace accidents in one day, with 2 involving a forklift.

Three workers die in separate workplace accidents

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A forklift in Catania, a forklift in Reggio Emilia, a press in Lucca: three fatal workplace accidents in one day underline a toll that unions say claims an average of three lives every 24 hours.

Italy marks Labour Day with renewed focus on workplace safety

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the eve of Labour Day, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced over €1.2 billion in funding to improve workplace safety in Italy. The country continues to grapple with a rising number of fatal accidents on the job.

firefighters douse fire at ENI fuel depot

Death toll climbs to four at ENI fuel depot

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The death toll from Monday’s explosion at an Eni fuel depot in Calenzano, near Florence, has risen to four. Early on Tuesday, the bodies of two additional victims were recovered, according to sources. One person remains unaccounted for, while nine others were injured in the blast.

H&S system for Construction sites to come into force on 1st October. Credit: Bannafarsai_Stock / Shutterstock. Investigation into US Consulate site construction

New H&S system for construction sites starts 1st October

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government’s new points-based licence H&S system aimed at improving workplace health and safety will come into effect on construction sites from 1st October.

Workplace accidents - explosion at an aluminium plant in Bo0lzano

Never-ending roll-call of workplace accidents and fatalities

June 22, 2024June 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The death of Indian farm worker Satnam Singh was followed by the death of an 18-year-old crushed by farm machinery and injuries after an explosion at an aluminium plant. When will the Ministry of Labour act to stop this spate of workplace accidents?

Image shows migrant farm workers in Italy. Satnam Singh was left at the roadside with a severed arm following a work accident

Agricultural worker left at roadside with severed arm

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A union leader has demanded stringent action against the “barbaric exploitation” of workers after an Indian farm labourer died. He was allegedly left on a roadside by his employer following an accident that resulted in a severed arm.

Firemen in Naples metro tunnel where the accident took place. Image taken from Twitter

Naples metro accident – One worker dead, two injured

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One worker is dead, and two others are seriously injured, after an accident during excavations for a new Naples metro line on Wednesday.

Workplace tragedy in Palermo. Firefighters on the scene. Image via Twitter

Another workplace tragedy as 5 die near Palermo

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Another workplace tragedy as five workers died in Casteldaccia, near Palermo yesterday. A sixth was transported to the Policlinico hospital in Palermo, after being intubated.

Florence building collapse Image from fire service on social media

Florence building collapse – three dead, others missing

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three workers are dead, three injured but not in a life-threatening condition and two are missing feared dead after a Florence building collapse on Friday, civil protection regional spokesperson Monia Monni said.