Given the soaring heights of their professions, it’s not surprising to know that tree surgeons, roof tilers, and scaffolders are the most at-risk tradespeople in the UK – but new research from online broker
Simply Business has discovered more interesting information.
It turns out:
- Fitness instructors are three times more likely to have an accident at work than bricklayers.
- Hairdressers and beauticians are seven times more likely to have an accident than carpenters.
- Dog walkers, kennel owners, and pet parlour workers are three times more likely to have an accident at work than lorry drivers.
The study – which analysed injury and accident claims among over 100,000 tradespeople insured by Simply Business – found that between 2012 and 2016, the total number of accidents had gone up by 41%. There was a decrease in last year’s numbers, though, which could mean more caution has been exercised recently.
Based on accident and injury levels, here are the most dangerous trades:
- Tree feller/surgeon
- Roof tiler
- Scaffolder
- Builder
- Roofer
- Landscape gardeners
- Plasterer
- Electrician
- Bricklayer
- Plumber
- Cleaner
- Carpenter
- Handyman
- Floor tiler
- Painter/decorator
As for location, the top 10 most populous cities were also looked at – with Liverpool, Glasgow, and Manchester ranking high in terms of workplace accidents.
- Liverpool
- Glasgow
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Bradford
- Edinburgh
- Leeds
- London
- Sheffield
- Bristol
Simply Business, which was recently acquired by property and casualty insurer The
Travelers Companies, serves more than 430,000 microbusiness customers.
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