HC Deb 20 May 1986 vol 98 c152W
41. Mr. Prescott

asked the Paymaster General what were the major accident and death figures for the manufacturing and construction industries for 1981 and 1984.

Mr. Trippier

The table gives the information requested.

Year and industry Reported deaths Reported major injuries
1981
Manufacturing 119 4,139
Construction 129 1,766
1984
Manufacturing 132 4,736
Construction 124 2,434

The figures are of occupational deaths and major injuries to employees and others, reported under the Notification of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (NADOR) 1980 to authorities responsible for enforcing the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Major injuries are as defined under NADOR.