Which rental jobs carry the greatest risk of injury?

Lucy Barnard Senior Web editor

19 March 2025

A new study by the European Rental Association, surveying more than 20,000 workers at major rental firms in Europe, has analysed the causes of accidents. Lucy Barnard reports on the findings. 

Image created via Ideogram (using AI)

Three quarters of all major accidents among equipment rental firms happen to workers involved in just three job functions – mechanics, delivery drivers and traffic management operatives – a new study has found, but machine operators run a greater risk of suffering serious injury.

The study, put together by the…

Log in to continue reading

Log in for free access to this article and more, including:

  • Industry news and expert insight
  • Digital magazines and reports
  • Newsletters covering the topics that matter to you

    • If you haven’t completed your free registration yet, we’ll ask you for a few details before returning you to the article.

    Login
    STAY CONNECTED


    Receive the information you need when you need it through our world-leading magazines, newsletters and daily briefings.

    Sign up

    ERA TCO and CO2 calculators
    ERA TCO Calc
    Calculate the total cost of ownership and CO2 output of construction machinery using the European Rental Association’s online, free-to-use calculators.
    CONNECT WITH THE TEAM
    Murray Pollok Editor, International Rental News Tel: +44 (0)1505 850043 E-mail: [email protected]
    Ollie Hodges Vice President, Sales Tel: +44 (0)1892 786253 E-mail: [email protected]
    CONNECT WITH SOCIAL MEDIA