Number of fatal injuries at work reaches record low
The number of fatal injuries at work has fallen significantly again, reports Howard Fidderman.
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Table 1: Workplace fatalities reported to all enforcing authorities 2003/04-2009/10
The numbers of employees and self-employed workers who sustained fatal injuries from work-related activities in the year to 31 March 2010 were the lowest on record (on the HSE website).