Work Accidents
An employee may become seriously injured or even die as a result of an accident at work. The number of occupational accidents is persistently high throughout Europe, so it is important that those involved continue to take action to prevent them. Occupational accidents can be caused by slipping, tripping and falling, handling loads by hand, contact with shifting or falling objects, and during transport. Falls from heights and accidents involving vehicles are often fatal. A number of real-life examples of good practices that have reduced or prevented occupational accidents are given below.
The information has been divided into the following sections:
- Alternative methods of working and technical measures (9)
- Risk of falling (1)
- Personal and other protective equipment (2)
- Safe working practices: information and instruction (10)
More information on occupational accidents can be found under ‘Sources of information’.
For a complete description of the relevant ‘good practices’, and the contact details of the organisation that has developed and/or implemented them, follow the links provided.
