HC Deb 24 November 1983 vol 49 cc263-4W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the accident rate for manufacturing industry for each year from 1970 to the present.

Mr. Gummer

Information is as follows in respect of reported accidents for 1970–82; figures for 1983 are not yet available.

Accident rates per 100,000 at risk in manufacturing
Year Number
*1970 3,840
1971 3,540
1972 3,520
1973 3,710
1974 3,520
1975 3,490
1976 3,480
1977 3,590
1978 3,650
1979 3,340
1980 2,860
1981 2,550
1982 2,350

Notes:

* Figures for 1970–80 cover only accidents reported to Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate which occurred on premises under Factories Act legislation. The rates are based on operatives at risk i.e. they exclude administrative, technical and clerical workers.

Figures for 1981–82 cover all accidents to employees reported to the Health and Safety Executive. The rates are based on all employees in employment in manufacturing industries.