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.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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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Kellie Mundell
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