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The Mutua Universal Accident Observatory has published a report revealing an alarming 1.3% increase in workplace accidents in Spain over the past year. With a total of 92,764 accidents recorded among more than 1.7 million workers covered by this mutual insurance company, it is highlighted that 54% of incidents resulted in work absences, affecting 49,627 workers.
The study also details that 84% of these accidents resulting in absences occurred during working hours, while the remaining 16% were registered during commutes to and from work, known as “in itinere” accidents. Although the 1.33% increase in incidents is lower than the 3.04% rise in the covered population, it underscores the urgent need to improve safety measures in the workplace.
The autonomous communities with the highest number of workplace accidents during working hours include Navarra, Aragón, and the Basque Country, while Madrid reported the lowest figures. In terms of absence duration, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia showed the highest rates.
The profile of the worker who most frequently suffers accidents during work hours is characterized as being between 45 and 54 years old, with less than three months of tenure at the company, and typically experiencing the accident on a Monday during the early hours of the workday. Striking against stationary objects is the most common cause of injuries, particularly in the upper limbs. In the case of “in itinere” accidents, the regions with the highest incidence are Andalucía, the Valencia Community, and Catalonia, with a similar pattern in the age of those involved and incidents typically occurring before 7 AM.
The report was presented at an event that included a panel discussion on the challenges of workplace safety and health, featuring various experts from the sector. Almudena Ruiz from Bureau Veritas; Javier Fernández Torres from Serveo Servicios; Felipe García from Círculo Legal; and Esteban Sola from AfforHealth discussed the importance of maintaining safety in the workplace as a priority for all companies, emphasizing that prevention, responsibilities, and mental health should be central aspects of labor policies.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish