Factsheet 90 - Maintenance and OSH — A statistical picture

Keywords:

Occupational diseases and work-related health problems (such as asbestosis, cancer, hearing problems, and musculoskeletal disorders) are prevalent among workers involved in maintenance activities. Maintenance workers are also at risk of all types of accidents. EUROSTAT data from five EU countries indicate that at least 15-20% of all accidents and 10-15% of all fatal accidents are related to maintenance operations (in 2006). It is essential to implement appropriate risk assessment procedures for maintenance operations, as well as employing adequate preventive measures to ensure the safety and health of workers involved in maintenance activities.

Download in: bg | cs | da | de | el | en | es | et | fi | fr | hu | it | lt | lv | mt | nl | pl | pt | ro | sk | sl | sv |