Are food jobs more dangerous than construction work?
According to a new survey by insurance company Aviva, working in the food industry could be more dangerous than undertaking construction work. Great for those adrenaline seekers, but not so great for the rest of those currently working in UK food jobs.
Facts and figures
The Aviva report uses figures from the Health and Safety Executive, who found that those in food jobs are over one and a half times more likely to sustain an injury at work than those working in construction. Although the fatality rate is higher in the construction industry, food job workers are more likely to sustain minor or more serious injuries. The most common causes of these injuries include:
• Slips, trips and falls
• Manual handling
• Machinery accidents
• Workplace transport
Improving safety
It isn't all bad news for the food industry, in fact, these findings have actually highlighted the need for better safety measures to be put in place and and more health and safety staff to be employed within the industry.
Aviva have launched a new safety campaign, entitled 'Safety on the Menu', which offers advice and support on health and safety to food manufacturers free of charge.
Is your food or drink workplace safe? What do you think the industry could do to improve safety standards? Feel free to leave your comments.
Facts and figures
The Aviva report uses figures from the Health and Safety Executive, who found that those in food jobs are over one and a half times more likely to sustain an injury at work than those working in construction. Although the fatality rate is higher in the construction industry, food job workers are more likely to sustain minor or more serious injuries. The most common causes of these injuries include:
• Slips, trips and falls
• Manual handling
• Machinery accidents
• Workplace transport
Improving safety
It isn't all bad news for the food industry, in fact, these findings have actually highlighted the need for better safety measures to be put in place and and more health and safety staff to be employed within the industry.
Aviva have launched a new safety campaign, entitled 'Safety on the Menu', which offers advice and support on health and safety to food manufacturers free of charge.
Is your food or drink workplace safe? What do you think the industry could do to improve safety standards? Feel free to leave your comments.
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