Scottish workplace injury rates unacceptably high
08/11/05
Thompsons Scotland believe that no worker should face the risk of injury at work. The latest Health and Safety Commission latest statistics on workplace injury and work-related ill-health in Scotland issued today demonstrate a continuing failure of enforcement methods to ensure Scots workers do not face risk of serious injury in the course of their employment
The main features of the injury statistics are as follows:
There were 36 fatal injuries to workers in 2004/05.
Around half occurred in two industries, construction and agriculture, forestry and fishing.
2,958 major injuries to employees were reported in 2004/005. Approximately a third were caused by slipping and tripping.
There were 1520 other injuries to employees causing them to be off work for over 3 days. Approximately two fifths were caused by handling, lifting or carrying.
Scottish Accident Statistics 2005
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