Goal 4

To achieve a reduction in the high rate of injury for non-Irish national workers.

(Lead organisation: ICTU)

 

This agreed goal results from the fact that non- Irish national workers are now a significant presence in the construction industry and suffer a disproportionate number of accidents. Migrant workers represent about 17% of the construction labour force yet in 2007 21% of the reported injuries in construction involvedmigrant workers. A recent project held a number of focus groups of migrant workers to assess their information needs. As a result of this, relevant information in seven languages was produced and is currently being distributed widely to the target group.

The facilitators make strenuous efforts to involve workers from outside Ireland to participate in the SR training programs. There was a symbolic achievement in 2007 when a "Safety Representative of the Year" award was made to Mr Marius Straksys a native of Latvia.

Action No Description Responsibility Year Status
1 Ensure wide distribution of promotion material for non-Irish national workers through SRFP and through FÁS. ICTU FÁS 2008 2009 2010 In Progress
2 Agree terms of reference for the working group. ICTU 2008 2009 2010 In Progress
3 Identify key recommendations from the current HSA research on non-Irish nationals in construction for follow up and implementation by the CSP. ICTU / HSA and Work group 2008 2009 2010 In Progress