The key themes highlighted in the 2012 Annual Report were; There were 48 work-related deaths reported to the Authority in 2012, an 11% decrease from the 54 reported in 2011. Of these fatalities, 42 involved workers. 22 of the fatalities in 2012 involved self-employed persons (similar to 2011), including 17 farmers. 13,835 workplace inspections and … Continue reading 11% decrease in workplace deaths during 2012