220 works death last year-Campaigners urge government to abandon 'deregulation fetish'

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The provisional number of workers fatally injured in 2004/2005 was 220, a decrease of 7% from 2003/2004 when the finalized number of workers fatally injured was 236. The Health and Safety Executive's annual fatal statistics report states that new work at Height Regulations requires planning, competent people and selection of appropriate maintained equipment.

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The importance of safety culture in risk management is discussed. Good health and safety practices increase productivity of the employees and generate support and buy-in from the management and employees.

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Occupational health and safety in new EU countries

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The European Union has expanded on May 2004 with new countries joining the organization. The occupational health and safety issues of the newly joined member countries are assessed.

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