Analysis of Work Accidents in Selected Activities in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Austria

Abstract

The aim of this article was to analyze the development and rate of work accidents in the Slovak Republic (SR) and to compare the results with the status in the Czech Republic and Austria. The occurrence of fatal accidents in the forestry of SR was also studied, as well as the share of these accidents in the main activities of agriculture, forestry and fishing. Information about accidents was stored in a database system. Data were entered and edited using an original form. The absolutely highest rate of fatal work injuries was recorded in Austria in the sector of agriculture, forestry and fishing. In SR, agriculture, forestry and fishing was evaluated as the second most hazardous industry with 12 accidents per 109 791 workers. The share of fatal work accidents in the forestry of SR in the total amount of fatal work accidents in SR reached more than 10% in the year: 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2006.