Workplace fatalities on the increase, say HSE

A report published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) indicates a 34% increase in deaths among British workers. 275 people died at work between April 2000 and March 2001 and 152,628 workers were injured. Deaths in the construction industry were the most common, reaching a ten-year high: over 100 people died in the industry last year, representing six per every 100,000.Commenting on the figures, HSE Chairman Bill Callaghan said: "We are greatly concerned at the increase in fatalitie... (158 more words)

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