Vehicle Related Incident Data - Health and Safety Authority

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Vehicle Accident Trends At Work

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Between 2003 and 2012, almost half of the 573 reported deaths arising from workplace accidents were vehicle related.

The Transport and Storage sector reports an average of 1000 injuries each year, resulting in up to 100 lost working days from injuries linked to manual handling, slips, trips and falls and being struck by vehicles. Click here for detailed information on Transport and Storage Sector injury trends.

Employers and self-employed need to be aware of the main risks associated with vehicles that need to be managed to protect workers and members of the public. The activities most commonly associated with vehicle related deaths and injuries are:

Driving for work
Reversing and slow speed manoeuvres
Coupling and uncoupling
Vehicle maintenance and repairs
Loading, unloading and load securing

Further Information

Info-graphic: Work Related Vehicle Deaths 2016

Info-graphic: Work Related Vehicle Deaths (2009-2015)

Info-graphic: Work Related Vehicle Injuries (2009-2013)

Injury Trends in the Transport and Storage Sector 2008 to 2012

Survey of Workplace Transport Safety Injuries 2008