Workers' protection

Workers' protection

From Republika

Fatalities often happen when high-rise buildings are being constructed. The latest accident occurred on Feb. 4, 1996, killing two workers who fell from the 13th floor of the Darmawangsa apartment building.

Earlier, a worker died when he fell from the fifth floor of the Pangrango Hotel, and two died when they fell from the 25th floor of Red Top apartment building. Another four workers died when they fell from the 16th floor of the Aryaduta Hotel. Four more workers died after falling from the 10th floor of the Villa Permata Hospital. All these accidents obviously caused great concern and deep grief. Who will take care of their families?

Negligence causes these accidents. Workers who work on multistoried buildings should tie themselves in. Workers should be given life insurance to protect their families.

F. PUDIYANTO SURADIBROTO

Jakarta