Lost-time work accidents in an industry.

This is a study of the number, and trends in lost-time work accidents in a paper-manufacturing plant using company records. The accident statistics have changed since the introduction of the Accident Compensation Act on 1 April 1974. There was a 150% increase in reported lost-time work accidents from 1973 to 1977, a period during which the workforce increased only by 24%. The main reason is due to the different benefit rates that are payable to lost-time accident cases under the Accident Compensation Act. This study also shows management commitment to safety programmes can effectively reduce the number of reported lost time accidents. The average accident frequency rate of this firm from 1961 to 1982 was 5.71 accidents per 100 000 man-hours.