Last year saw the lowest number in recordable injuries on record for offshore wind technicians, according to a new report from G+.<\/p>\n
In 2020 the total recordable injury rate was 3.7% compared to 5.5% in 2019.<\/p>\n
To further expand the reach of the G+ 2020 incident data report to front-line workers, G+ has launched its second annual incident data report summary aimed at technicians. <\/p>\n
In the reports key findings 25% of lost work day injuries (LWDI) in 2020 occurred during manual handling activities.<\/p>\n
This is an 83% increase from 2019.<\/p>\n
The most common consequence of a manual handling injury or incidence was a first aid injury and the majority of these injuries were mostly to the hand.<\/p>\n
Around 12% of injuries occurred during lifting activities an a further 12% occurred during accessing and egressing.<\/p>\n
Walking from A to B represented 9% of lost work day injuries, while 21% of lost work day injuries occurred in other work processes which accounted for smaller percentages of injuries.<\/p>\n
These include, but are not limited to, working at height, working with electrical systems, climbing, and routine maintenance.<\/p>\n
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