Sharp Increase In Workplace Deaths in NI

HSENI's latest annual report has confirmed that workplace deaths have increased sharply to 23 during 2014/2015

This compares to 8 workplace deaths in 2013/2014 and is significantly higher than the average over the last 5 years of 15 deaths per year. 

Farming has the worst safety record with more fatalities across all age groups than any other sector. 

Copies of the report including a key facts and figures summary can be accessed at the following link

http://www.hseni.gov.uk/news.htm?id=18592&sharp-rise-in-workplace-deaths-last-year

 

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Hayley Burgess HBSC Ltd