Half of workplace injuries go unreported, research reveals
In the last year, one in seven people suffered an injury at work but only 55% reported it, according to figures from Slater and Gordon.
More than one in two injuries at work go unreported, according to figures from Slater and Gordon for Injury Awareness Week.
In the last year, one in seven people suffered an injury at work but only 55% reported it.
Nearly five million people suffered a workplace injury in the past 12 months.
The data showed that 89% of workplace injuries needed further help or a period of recovery.
Injuries included broken bones and fractures at 28%, bruises and sprains at 27%, and head injuries at 21%.
Of those injured, 28% needed medical treatment and 26% needed time off work.
42% said they did not think their injury was serious enough to report, while more than one in five felt too embarrassed or did not want to appear dramatic.
16% said they were worried they would be blamed.
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