Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2007-2008
Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2007-2008
Summary of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics 2007-2008
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Working to create a National Culture <strong>of</strong> Excellence in <strong>Workplace</strong> Safety, Health <strong>and</strong> Welfare for Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Figure 2.5: Rate <strong>of</strong> 4+ day injuries by economic sector <strong>2007</strong> (CSO)<br />
Agriculture, forestry, fishing<br />
Other production industries<br />
Construction<br />
Wholesale <strong>and</strong> retail trade<br />
Hotels <strong>and</strong> restaurants<br />
Transport, storage, communication<br />
Financial <strong>and</strong> business services<br />
Public administration <strong>and</strong> defence; social security<br />
Education<br />
Health <strong>and</strong> social work<br />
Other<br />
0 5 10 15 20 25<br />
Source<br />
CSO, QNHS: QNHS estimates are subject to sampling <strong>and</strong> other survey errors. Estimates <strong>and</strong> changes over time <strong>of</strong><br />
a lower magnitude can be taken to have lower precision <strong>and</strong> should be interpreted with caution.<br />
Figure 2.6: Rate <strong>of</strong> 4+ day injuries in Construction compared to all sectors 2003-<strong>2007</strong> (CSO)<br />
30<br />
25<br />
Rate per 1000 workers<br />
20<br />
15<br />
10<br />
5<br />
0<br />
2003<br />
2004 2005 2006 <strong>2007</strong><br />
All sectors<br />
Construction<br />
Source<br />
CSO, QNHS: QNHS estimates are subject to sampling <strong>and</strong> other survey errors. Estimates <strong>and</strong> changes over time <strong>of</strong><br />
a lower magnitude can be taken to have lower precision <strong>and</strong> should be interpreted with caution.<br />
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