Thuringia sees drop in occupational therapy cases but rise in workplace injuries
Thuringia sees drop in occupational therapy cases but rise in workplace injuries
Fewer Occupational Diseases Recognized in Thuringia - Thuringia sees drop in occupational therapy cases but rise in workplace injuries
Thuringia recorded 569 recognised occupational therapy cases last year, a drop of 32 from the previous 12 months. Official figures also revealed 1,952 employees with suspected work-related illnesses, alongside a slight rise in serious workplace injuries.
Hearing damage and hearing loss remained the most common occupational therapy issues, affecting 225 workers. Skin conditions caused by UV radiation followed, with 83 reported cases. Another 66 employees had COVID-19 infections officially classified as work-related.
Serious accidents at work left 34 employees injured, marking a small increase from the year before. Construction sites accounted for nine of these incidents.
Inspections covered only 2.5% of Thuringian companies, falling short of the 5% target. Authorities issued 460 fines for breaches of occupational safety rules.
The latest data highlights ongoing challenges in workplace safety across Thuringia. While recognised occupational therapy cases declined, serious injuries rose slightly, and inspection rates remained below planned levels. Fines for safety violations indicate persistent compliance issues in some firms.
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