The number of fatal work accidents in Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management, and Remediation Activities shows significant disparities across European countries. In 2023, the United Kingdom had the highest number of accidents with noted growth, while countries like Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands witnessed no change. Poland and the Czech Republic experienced the greatest growth in accidents, indicating potential areas of concern for safety regulations. Conversely, Italy, Romania, and France showed a decrease in accidents, suggesting improvements or changes in safety protocols.
Future trends to watch include the potential for Eastern European countries with rising accident rates, like Poland and the Czech Republic, to implement tighter safety measures. Additionally, as Western European countries maintain or improve their safety records, there may be increased emphasis on cross-country knowledge sharing and regulatory harmonization to curb accidents across the region.
Top countries in Fatal Accidents at Work in Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Accidents) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 16 | 2023 | +6.67% | +7.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14 | 2023 | 0% | +3.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11 | 2023 | 0% | -3.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10 | 2023 | 0% | -8.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 9 | 2023 | 0% | -7.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7 | 2023 | 0% | -6.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 7 | 2023 | 0% | +28.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 6 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 4 | 2023 | 0% | +5.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
