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The latest Health and Safety Executive accident at work statistics, 2007/2008, reveal some encouraging trends. They must, however, be met with caution as they also indicate that there is still significant work to be done to protect the health and safety of workers in particularly hazardous injuries such as farming and construction.
One positive sign comes in the continuation of the decade-beginning decline in the number of major work injuries. Additionally, accident at work deaths were recorded at 229, a fall of around 5% on the previous year's figures.
And, although there was some reduction in the number of people suffering from work-related ill-health, the total number of workers affected still stands at around 2.1 million.
The HSE also revealed that they made 1028 health and safety prosecutions during the period.
Overall, the UK lost some 34 million working days to work-related health and injury problems.
Judith Hackitt, chair of the HSE, commented, "Any improvement in the number of people being injured or made ill by work must be welcomed. However, there is a need for a step change. Of particular concern are the agriculture, construction and waste and recycling industries. I am also concerned that slips and trips - which can have an enormous impact on peoples' lives are still not reducing. HSE is developing a new strategy that seeks to renew commitment from all those involved in health and safety to tackle these challenges and more.
"In the difficult and uncertain months ahead I urge employers not to take their eyes off the ball. Good business management will be vital and good health and safety management is an integral part of that. Health and safety contributes positively to competitiveness and should not be sacrificed in times of financial pressure."
Workplace injury lawyers
Every person within the workplace deserves to have his or her health and safety protected.
In cases where employers have neglected to ensure this protection, compensation can be claimed.
Our no win, no fee lawyers have successfully secured compensation for work injury claimants right across the country, in the process earning a national reputation for excellence.
Making an accident at work claim with us is always completely cost free. Whatever the outcome of your case, we never charge you, while protecting you from all costs incurred by the defendant side.
Our 100 percent compensation guarantee is another reason we have been the number-one choice for so many claimants over the years. We never take a cut.
All our workplace litigation specialists are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Whether it is with a view to commencing you claim, or to simply receive some obligation-free legal advice, you can reach us online or over the telephone.
Online: fill out a claim form, use echat, or request a callback from us.
Telephone: Reach our free personal injury helpline, on 0800 10 757 95.
