In a significant milestone, the number of workplace fatalities last year dropped to thirty-three, the lowest figure since the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was founded in 1989. The fatal accident rate per 100,000 workers has seen a remarkable decline from 6.31 in 1992 (the first year for which comparable statistics are available) to just 1.2 in 2024.
Breakdown by Sector:
- Agriculture: 12 fatalities
- Construction: 5 fatalities
- Wholesale/Retail: 5 fatalities
- Water Supply/Waste Management: 4 fatalities
- Transport and Storage: 2 fatalities
- Accommodation/Food Services: 2 fatalities
- Administrative/Support Services: 2 fatalities
- Mining/Quarrying: 1 fatality
Employment Status:
- Self-employed: 18 fatalities
- Employed: 11 fatalities
- Non-workers: 4 fatalities (including 3 females and 1 child)
This data underscores the ongoing efforts and improvements in workplace safety, reflecting a positive trend towards safer working environments.
