Thursday worst day for work accidents

Pressure to get work finished by the end of the week may be one of the reasons why Thursday is the most dangerous day for workplace accidents.

A review by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (InjuriesBoard.ie) found that Thursday was the most likely day for workplace accidents and its chief executive, Patricia Byron, urged people be extra vigilant towards the end of the week.

She also said it was not acceptable for hard-pressed employers to cut corners on safety and put employees at risk in the workplace.