Spain: most employees fear for their health at work

68% of Spanish employees estimate that they risk an accident in their workplace. This is what the inquiry on working conditions 2005 reveals. It was conducted by the national Institute for safety and health at work (INSHT) of the Ministry of Labour. (Ref. 061267)
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According to this investigation, this percentage goes up to73% for temporary workers, compared to 66% for those who have a stable job. The report also underlines the differences from one sector to the other since 95% of construction workers feel insecurity, compared to 79.5% in the industry and 60.5% in the services sector. More men consider themselves in danger than women (80% compared to 55%). 2115 people were surveyed, and for the first time, the talks were carried out in the residence of th

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