Death at Cairnryan highlights importance of health and safety measures

TSSA today expressed sorrow at the death of a Stena line employee who fell in the water at Cairnryan yesterday.

TSSA General Secretary Maryam Eslamdoust said, “ We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident at Belfast Way, Cairnryan yesterday, where a port worker lost his life. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

“This incident highlights the importance of regularly reviewing health and safety policies and procedures so that they are fit for purpose. We must now see an urgent review of the health and safety procedures at Loch Ryan Port to ensure that no such tragedy happens again.”

ENDS

Notes to editors 

TSSA is an independent trade union for the transport and travel industries. We have thousands of members right across the UK and Ireland, working for the railways and associated companies, as well as ferries, bus services and the travel trade.