Fatal statistics released by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for 2006/07 show there was a 28% increase in the number of fatal accidents to workers in the construction industry. Tragically 77 workers lost their lives in construction. Working at height remains the most significant risk on building projects. In 2006/07, there were 23 fatal injuries to workers in the construction industry due to falling from a height. There were 16 fatalities due to being hit by a moving or falling object, and 10 fatalities from contact with electricity.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Construction Fatal Injury Statistics 2006/ 2007 Released
Fatal statistics released by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for 2006/07 show there was a 28% increase in the number of fatal accidents to workers in the construction industry. Tragically 77 workers lost their lives in construction. Working at height remains the most significant risk on building projects. In 2006/07, there were 23 fatal injuries to workers in the construction industry due to falling from a height. There were 16 fatalities due to being hit by a moving or falling object, and 10 fatalities from contact with electricity.
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