Report:
Two separate work accidents occurred in Cyprus, resulting in injuries to two workers in Haspolat and Alsancak. The details of the incidents are as follows: Two Work Accidents in Cyprus: 2 Workers Injured In Haspolat, Cumali Katık, a 45-year-old worker at a brick factory, fell into a four-meter-deep concrete pit while working in the brick kiln section during the incident that occurred around 07:30 in the morning. Katık, who was taken to Lefkoşa Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital, was diagnosed with a broken spine and was placed under observation in the Surgical Service after the surgery. Two Work Accidents in Cyprus: 2 Workers Injured Workers were treated In Alsancak, Dınesh Kumara Lıyanage, a 34-year-old worker working in a company’s garden, fell from a wooden roof to the concrete floor from a height of approximately 2.5 meters while installing a tent canopy. After receiving treatment for a wrist fracture at Girne Dr. Akçiçek Hospital, Lıyanage was discharged.
ESG Risks:
1. Occupational Health and Safety Risk: The incidents highlight the risk of work accidents and injuries in the workplace. This poses a threat to the health and safety of workers, potentially leading to long-term disabilities or even fatalities.
Vulnerable Groups:
1. Workers: The affected workers in both incidents are vulnerable groups as they are directly impacted by the work accidents and injuries. Their physical well-being and livelihoods are at risk.
Organizations:
1. Brick Factory: The brick factory in Haspolat where Cumali Katık was working is involved in the identified ESG risk. The company has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its workers and provide a safe working environment.
2. Company in Alsancak: The company where Dınesh Kumara Lıyanage was working in Alsancak is also involved in the identified ESG risk. They have a duty to protect their workers and ensure their safety while carrying out their duties.
Regions:
1. Haspolat: The work accident in Haspolat occurred at a brick factory. This locality is directly related to the identified ESG risk.
2. Alsancak: The work accident in Alsancak took place in a company’s garden. This locality is also directly related to the identified ESG risk.
Sectors:
1. Construction: The incidents in both Haspolat and Alsancak involve workers in the construction industry. This sector is impacted by the identified ESG risk of occupational health and safety.
Keywords:
Work accidents, injuries, workers, occupational health and safety, brick factory, company, construction industry.
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