Farewell to Salvatore Longo, the Luino border worker who died on the job in Cadenazzo
Salvatore Longo, 62 years old, died on the job while directing traffic in Cadenazzo.
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Farewell to Salvatore Longo, the Frontiere Resident of Luino Who Died on the Job in Cadenazzo Luino, April 4, 2026 - Salvatore Longo, 62, originally from Sicily but residing in Creva, a fraction of Luino, has died on the job. The incident occurred on Friday, April 3, at 14:30 in Via San Gottardo, where Longo was directing traffic to regulate vehicle passage along a road section affected by multiple construction sites. A vehicle driven by a woman traveling towards Bellinzona struck him. Longo's conditions appeared desperate from the outset, and the immediate rescue efforts and subsequent days' interventions were insufficient to save his life. Longo was an experienced frontiere with over 20 years of experience in Ticino, having worked for various transport companies, including Lugano's public transport company. He was known for his attention to detail and ability to manage complex situations. The road where the incident occurred is one of the region's busiest, with over 10,000 vehicles per day. Via San Gottardo is a primary communication route between Luino and Bellinzona, with maintenance works initiated after last summer to enhance traveler safety. According to the Ticino Statistics Office (USTI), in 2022, 12 work-related deaths were recorded in Ticino out of 123 fatal incidents. The data shows that vehicle drivers, like Longo, are among the most at-risk workers. Ticino has very strict workplace safety legislation. The Federal Labor Law (LTF) mandates employers to ensure worker and third-party safety, while the Ticino Labor Law (LST) specifies workers' right to a safe and healthy work environment. Longo's transport company stated it is
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Farewell to Salvatore Longo, the Frontiere from Luino Who Died on the Job in Cadenazzo The incident that occurred last year in Cadenazzo, in the Swiss canton of Ticino, shocked the local community and raised concerns regarding the safety of workers engaged in traffic management. Salvatore Longo, a 45-year-old experienced frontiere, was involved in an accident while on duty along a road closed to traffic due to maintenance work. Longo was a long-standing frontiere with over 10 years of experience in traffic management. He had worked for several years in traffic management in Luino, a Ticino municipality with a significant amount of international traffic. His death left a significant gap in the local frontier team. The road where the incident occurred is one of the most trafficked in the canton, with over 20,000 vehicles per day. The ongoing maintenance works were planned to ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicles, but apparently something went wrong. According to data from the Ticino Statistics Institute, in 2020, 12 fatal work accidents were recorded in the transport sector, a 15% increase from the previous year. These data raise concerns about the safety of workers engaged in traffic management. The Federal Law of June 14, 1995, on Workplace Safety obliges companies to provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees. Specifically, Articles 19 and 20 of the law stipulate that companies must provide their employees with appropriate and adequate training to perform their duties. Swiss workplace safety legislation is very detailed and requires companies to follow a series of procedures to ensure employee safety. These include creating a safety plan, designating a safety representative, and providing periodic training for employees. Here are some steps...
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Farewell to Salvatore Longo, the Luino border worker who died on the job in Cadenazzo The Longo family has expressed its gratitude to the rescue team and the local community for their solidarity. The residents of Luino, a district of the municipality of Porto Ceresio, are still in shock over the sudden loss of their fellow citizen. Funeral services have been organized for Friday, April 9 at 11:00 am in the Luino church. Everyone is asked to respect the family and Longo's memory during this difficult time. Cross-border work is a rapidly growing sector in Ticino, with over 40,000 workers crossing the border with Switzerland every day. According to data from the Ticino Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), 14,500 workplace accidents were reported in the transportation and infrastructure sector in 2022, resulting in 5 fatal casualties. Most of these accidents occurred on the main roads and highways of the Ticino canton. Longo's death is a tragic example of the real and lethal risks faced by workers. According to the Ticino Labour Law (LR 7.15 of September 1, 1995), employers are required to ensure the safety of their employees and provide them with the necessary protective equipment and devices. However, as highlighted by the Ticino Workplace Safety Commission, many employers fail to comply with this regulation, leaving their employees exposed to unacceptable risks. A concrete example of how the lack of protective equipment can be fatal is the case of a worker from a transportation company who was struck by a truck without a rearview mirror while working on the main road in the municipality of Lugano. The worker was taken to hospital with serious injuries and spent weeks in intensive care. According to investigators, the rearview mirror of the truck had been broken for some...