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Provisional HSE figures show there has been a small drop in workplace fatalities. However, the annual total of workplace deaths is the same as the average for the past five years. Read Judith Hackitt's reaction.

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Could the workplace fatalities rate be reduced by more enforcement activity by the HSE? Vote here.

Last week’s results:
Are employers' fire safety responsibilities less clear since the introduction of the Fire Safety Order?
Yes 50%
No 45%
Don't know 5%

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Have a good week!

Best wishes,

Kellie Mundell
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