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 2.9: Number <strong>of</strong> Occupational <strong>Injury</strong> Benefit claims allowed 1992-<strong>2008</strong> (DSFA)<br />
Year Claims Allowed Days lost* Avg. Days lost per claim<br />
1992 13,100<br />
1993 11,700<br />
1994 10,300<br />
1995 9,911<br />
1996 10,293<br />
1997 11,169<br />
1998 11,686<br />
1999 11,311<br />
2000 11,995<br />
2001 12,050<br />
2002 12,280<br />
2003 11,096<br />
2004 11,705<br />
2005 11,759<br />
2006 12,416<br />
NO DATA<br />
<strong>2007</strong> 13,803 502,178 36<br />
<strong>2008</strong> 13,017 494,866 38<br />
Figure 2.10: Rate <strong>of</strong> 4+ day injuries in the EU 2006 (Eurostat)<br />
EU 15<br />
Spain<br />
Portugal<br />
France<br />
Luxembourg<br />
Germany<br />
Belgium<br />
Finl<strong>and</strong><br />
Netherl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Italy<br />
Denmark<br />
Austria<br />
Greece<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
Great Britain<br />
Sweden<br />
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000<br />
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