New figures from HSE reveal that the number of people killed at work in Britain has fallen to a record low. Provisional data shows that 53 construction workers were killed between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2009.

Judith Hackitt, HSE Chair commented "these statistics are encouraging but there is no magic wand in health and safety. When those running organisations show personal leadership, and when workers are involved in tackling the risks that they face, safety can be improved and lives saved - that is how we can turn this encouraging sign into real sustained improvement.

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