Editorial: Le Monde

• The idea that work could be fatal due to inappropriate work rates or negligence should not be considered inevitable.
• Most of the time, such incidents are due to neglect, rule breaking, or pressure for profitability.
• To address this problem, we need accurate and exhaustive data.
• Employment risk is particularly high for temporary workers, contractors, and inexperienced youth.
• Current fines for workplace incidents are not sufficiently deterrent for large companies.
• A purely punitive focus will not result in lasting change; we need a shift in mindset.

Conclusion: The shift in mindset needs to understand safety as an investment, not a cost. It is everyone's responsibility to improve workplace safety conditions.

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