Labour Minister stresses importance of workplace safety

Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou stressed the importance of safety and health in the workplace during an event co-organised by the department of labour inspection and CNP Insurance on Wednesday, adding that “the value of human life is non-negotiable.”

As part of the events leading up to the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Panayiotou highlighted the significance of safety and health in the workplace, “which lies at the core of human life, the value of which is indisputable.”

“We need to continuously update work safety and health standards to meet the enhanced expectations of society for the protection of workers,” he said.

He then reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen the institutional framework and mechanisms of the labour ministry in this direction.