BPF Annual Accident Survey
The BPF's Annual Accident Survey, helps to gather useful information to support the Plastics Industry in its quest for improved Health & Safety performance.
This year’s report (containing data for 2024) was completed by 58 members, representing 11,347 employees and shows that the sector’s performance is improving and compares well to UK manufacturing.
The top 5 causes of injury in the report are:
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Injured whilst handling, lifting or carrying
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Slip, trip or fall on the same level
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Hit against stationary object
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Contact with moving machinery
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Hit by moving inc. flying or falling, object
All stakeholders within the UK Plastics Industry are encouraged to participate in this annual survey which assists in pin-pointing areas of health & safety where more focus is needed. The survey helps to provide evidence which can be used to show that the plastics industry is making efforts to improve its accident record - a key target under the new SIMPL 'Safety in Manufacturing Plastics' strategy.
For further information please contact the BPF Health and Safety Team by email or tel; 0207 457 5013.
BPF Annual Accident Survey: Analysis of 2024 Data
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Accident Survey Report 2025 (2024 data) |
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