§ Earl Attleeasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many notifications, which have involved the operation of goods vehicles, the Health and Safety Executive have received under the Reporting of Injuries, Deaths and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations during the last convenient 24 month period. [HL2694]
§ Lord WhittyThe Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 require the notification to the enforcing authority of deaths, major injuries and injuries leading to over three days' absence from work and of specified Dangerous Occurrences. 1997–98 and 1998–99 are the latest years for which figures are available.
During 1997–98 HSE was notified of 220 injuries (including four fatalities) involving goods vehicles and 89 Dangerous Occurrences involving the conveyance of dangerous substances by road.
During 1998–99 HSE was notified of 224 injuries (including eleven fatalities) involving goods vehicles and 52 Dangerous Occurrences involving the conveyance of dangerous substances by road.