Workplace injuries up; workplace ill health down - latest HSE statistics

New HSE statistics show an increase in the number of reported workplace injuries in 2003/04, and a decline in new cases of work-related ill health.

There were 235 fatal injuries to workers in 2003/04, an increase of 4% on the 2002/03 figure of 227. Around half occurred in two industries: (1) construction and (2) agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The number of reported major injuries to employees was 30,666 in 2003/04, up 9% on the previous year, with increases in many service industries, n... (134 more words)

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