'Shocking' construction death toll
Series: Health and Safety Bulletin ; (294) December 2000, 2(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: The HSE has released figures for construction site deaths earlier than planned because of the steep rise in deaths. The statistics reveal that 62 people were killed during the six months from 1 April 2000, representing a rise of over 50% on the 39 deaths in the same period in 1999. Table. Lists references.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The HSE has released figures for construction site deaths earlier than planned because of the steep rise in deaths. The statistics reveal that 62 people were killed during the six months from 1 April 2000, representing a rise of over 50% on the 39 deaths in the same period in 1999. Table. Lists references.