The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reported that the number of workplace deaths has fallen to a record low.
Their report shows that 180 people died due to work related incidents in the year ending March 2009. This is 53 people less than the previous year's statistics and is the lowest number since records began in 1974.
Number of people killed at work throughout the years:
1981 = 495
1991 = 368
2001 = 251
2009 = 180
The Chair of the HSE, Judith Hackitt said: "We very much welcome any reduction in the number of workers being fatally injured and the fact that the number for 2008/09 is a record low.
"There is inevitably variation in the figures year on year, but we can take heart from the fact that Great Britain consistently has fewer fatal injuries than comparable industrialised nations in the rest of Europe."
She added: "These statistics are encouraging but there is no magic wand in health and safety. When those running organisations show personal leadership, and when workers are involved in tackling the risks they face, safety can be improved and lives saved - that is how we can turn this encouraging sign into real sustained improvement."
Commercial marketing director, Richard Evans of St John Ambulance who train 500,000 employees per year in first aid at work had this commented on the findings: "We welcome the news there has been a reduction in workplace fatalities. It shows taking health and safety seriously can make the difference between life and death. However, 180 deaths are 180 too many."
Even though there is a downward trend in workplace fatality statistics, the year-on-year improvement is slowing down.
Their report shows that 180 people died due to work related incidents in the year ending March 2009. This is 53 people less than the previous year's statistics and is the lowest number since records began in 1974.
Number of people killed at work throughout the years:
1981 = 495
1991 = 368
2001 = 251
2009 = 180
The Chair of the HSE, Judith Hackitt said: "We very much welcome any reduction in the number of workers being fatally injured and the fact that the number for 2008/09 is a record low.
"There is inevitably variation in the figures year on year, but we can take heart from the fact that Great Britain consistently has fewer fatal injuries than comparable industrialised nations in the rest of Europe."
She added: "These statistics are encouraging but there is no magic wand in health and safety. When those running organisations show personal leadership, and when workers are involved in tackling the risks they face, safety can be improved and lives saved - that is how we can turn this encouraging sign into real sustained improvement."
Commercial marketing director, Richard Evans of St John Ambulance who train 500,000 employees per year in first aid at work had this commented on the findings: "We welcome the news there has been a reduction in workplace fatalities. It shows taking health and safety seriously can make the difference between life and death. However, 180 deaths are 180 too many."
Even though there is a downward trend in workplace fatality statistics, the year-on-year improvement is slowing down.
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