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Accident Prevention in Europe

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Accident Prevention in Europe

Every year about 5,500 people are killed in workplace accidents across the European Union. There are over 4,5 million accidents that result in more than three days absence from work, amounting to around 146 million working days lost. The problem is particularly acute in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This site provides links to information and practical resources on accident prevention.You will also find information on the Agency's SME funding scheme to tackle work-related accidents. This website was originally created for the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2001. Information concerning the European Week 2001 can be found here.