The main causes of injury are:

• Injured while handling, lifting or carrying
• Slipped, tripped or fell on the same level
• Hit by moving, flying or falling object

The main causes of occupational ill health are:

• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
• Skin disease, e.g. Dermatitis
• Respiratory disease, e.g. Occupational Asthma

Further information

• The Ceramics Pledge
  This started in 2001 and is linked to the Revitalising Health and Safety (RHS) targets, which aim to to reduce accidents and ill health by 30% by 2010
• Ceramics Pledge Phase 2 - 2005 and beyond
  This was launched to secure further improvements.
• Ceramics News special edition, April 02, devoted to the pledge [50kb]