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INTRODUCING HEALTH & SAFETYGetting hurt at work is not something we like to think about. The reality is that each & every year 300 people lose their lives at work, a further 158 000 people suffer non-fatal injuries & an estimated 2.2 million people suffer from ill health caused or made worse by work! All too often people make the mistake of believing that these things happen in highly unusual or exceptional circumstances & that they could never happen in your workplace - this is not the case! Some basic thinking & acting beforehand could prevent these things from happening. Remember - PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN A CURE? Our Technical Info Section aims to show you the kind of things that cause the more common accidents & harm to people's health. Its purpose is to let you see what applies to your work activities & to tell you how you can get more help & information. This is especially important if you are in charge of work activities, e.g. an employer, because you have legal responsibilities!
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