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- FATAL INJURIES
In 2006/2007, 241 workers were fatally injured at work.
- ACCIDENTS INVOLVING MACHINERY
Where people are working around machinery, accidents are quite common and may result in severe injury and amputations.
- CHEMICAL AND DUST EXPOSURE
Workers are frequently exposed to dust and fumes during the course of their employment in manufacturing processes.
- FALLS FROM HEIGHT
Any work which is carried out at height is subject to strict laws and regulations which employers have to adhere to.
- SLIPS AND TRIPS
Workplaces can quite easily become hazardous if employers do not adhere to strict rules about the maintenance of surfaces upon which employees are required to walk.
- LIFTING INJURIES
One of the largest causes of injuries at work is the inappropriate lifting of objects.
- REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES
There is a huge range of injuries caused to our bodies as a result of continually performing the same task over a period of time.
- NOISE AND VIBRATION
The dangers of noise and vibration have been known for many decades. However, every day people are exposed to excessive noise and vibration in their workplaces.
- TRAINING AND SAFETY EQUIPEMENT
In whatever work we carry out on a daily basis, there is a need for adequate training and where appropriate the provision of safety equipment.