Statistics

Statistics: Accidents at work in Europe

Accidents at work occur every year. They usually have dire consequences for all concerned, not just the person in question, but their family, workmates and managers.

A workplace accident could also have significant financial consequences for the company. A well-organised workplace could help to prevent many workplace accidents.

The employer is responsible for the workplace and the working conditions there. Hence, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure, as far as possible, that employees are not exposed to accidents or ill health.

This info graphic provides a good and visual overview of how the conditions look around Europe. With these figures in mind, you can then check our products at Axelent and get a good idea of how to prevent accidents at work.

Here are the main statistics on accidents at workplaces in the European Union (EU). The information is from the European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW).

The Swedish Work Environment Authority

Control

Employers

Prevention, Instruction, Information, Systematic Environmental Work

Employees

Comply with the regulations and legislation, use protective equipment

ACCIDENTS IN 2014

IN 2014 THERE WERE CLOSE ON 3.2 MILLION NON-FATAL ACCIDENTS THAT LED TO AT LEAST FOUR CALENDAR DAYS OFF WORK AND 3,739 FATAL ACCIDENTS IN THE EU.

Map - Accidents at work

Number of accidents per 100,000 inhabitants in 2014

  • Over 3000
  • Over 2500
  • Over 2000
  • Over 1500
  • Over 1000
  • Over 500
  • Under 500
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1

ACCIDENTS WITH FATAL OUTCOME

It should also be noted that fatal accidents are relatively rare. An average of I in roughly 850 accidents in EU countries in 2014.

MEN ARE OVERREPRESENTED

Men are overrepresented among the accidents at work figures.

   

4

NON-FATAL ACCIDENTS

Non-fatal accidents at work compiled in ESAW are those that led to at least four calendar days off work (also known as serious accidents at work).

7,1

MOST FATAL ACCIDENTS

The highest occurrence of fatal accidents at work in 2014 were registered in Romania (7.1 fatal accidents per 100,000 employees).

2,3

FATAL ACCIDENTS WITHIN THE EU

An average of 2.3 fatal accidents occurred per 100,000 employees in EU countries in 2014.

Map - Accidents at work

The number of fatal accidents per 100,000 inhabitants in 2014

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  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • No data

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