text: International data show the**comparatively low level of work accidents in the EU**. Other countries like 
  the United States showed a similar development during this period. 124 While it is estimated that work 
  accidents contribute worldwide to 19% of all work-related deaths, this figure is 5% for the EU27. When 
  counting DALYs, the work-related injuries account for 17% of all DALYS for injuries and diseases in the 
  EU27, and for 29% globally.125 
  
  It is evident that**better technical and organisational prevention at workplaces**contributed to this 
  strong reduction of accidents;**prominent examples**of**such improvements**are: 