Workplaces where lifting heavy loads is a risk factor in Europe in 2019

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Olan McEvoy,
Feb 28, 2023
In 2019, over 69 percent of enterprises surveyed in the United Kingdom reported that lifting or moving heavy loads presented a risk factor in the workplace. Furthermore, 63 percent of establishments in Ireland also reported lifting or moving heavy loads at the workplace. Across the EU, the average share of workplaces with heavy lifting amounted to 51.7 percent.

Share of workplaces with a risk factor of lifting or moving heavy loads in Europe as of 2019, by country

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Release date

May 2020

Region

Europe

Survey time period

2019

Number of respondents

45,420 respondents

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Question was worded in the source as "Depending on the type of work there are different types of risks and dangers. Please tell me for each of the following risk factors whether it is present or not in your establishment, regardless of whether it is currently under control and of the number of employees it affects. Lifting or moving people or heavy loads."

Establishments surveyed came from the following industries:
'Construction, waste management, water and electricity supply.'
'Manufacturing.'
'Trade, transport, food/accommodation, recreation activities.'
'IT, Finance, Real estate, and other technical scientific or personal service activities.'
'Public administration.'
'Education.'
'Human health and social work activities.'

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