At the recent ‘States General of Health and Safety at Work’ held in Rome, Italian Labor Minister Marina Calderone emphasized the government’s dedication to protecting workers’ health and safety, referencing constitutional principles. Alongside President Sergio Mattarella, she highlighted the societal obligation to uphold safety standards, asserting that every workplace incident affects not just individuals but whole communities. European Labor Commissioner Nicolas Schmit supported her statements, labeling workplace safety as a crucial issue in Italy and Europe, and calling for collective efforts in prevention and training to reduce workplace accidents, which remain alarmingly high.