Marginal decrease of non-fatal workplace accidents in first half of 2017

Number of non-fatal accidents at work fell by 1.2% in the first half of 2017, while one fatal accident at work was reported 

The majority of non-fatal accidents at work, occurred in manufacturing
The majority of non-fatal accidents at work, occurred in manufacturing

1,593 workers suffered non-fatal accidents at work in the first six months of 2017, NSO figures revealed.

The majority of non-fatal accidents at work, occurred in manufacturing (16%), with another 15.2% of accidents occurring in the construction industry, while 14.9 % occurred in the transport and storage sector.

The most common types of accidents (43.8%) affected the upper extremities of the body, such as the fingers and hands. Wounds and superficial injuries, and dislocations, strains and sprains were the most common types of injuries, amounting to 883 and 407 cases respectively.

During the first half of 2017, 26.3% of the accidents at work took place in enterprises with more than 500 employees.

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) reported one fatal accident at work between January and June 2017, whereas four fatalities were reported during the first half of 2016.