Ireland Achieves Record Low in Work-Related Fatalities in 2024

In 2024, Ireland hit a record low for work-related fatalities, with the rate dropping from 2.7 per 100,000 workers in 2015 to just 1.2. This significant reduction — nearly 25% fewer deaths compared to 2023 — highlights a positive trend in workplace safety, particularly in high-risk sectors like construction and agriculture. However, as Conor O’Brien of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reminds us, every fatality is preventable. The HSA's renewed strategy for 2025-2027 aims to keep this momentum going, ensuring safer workplaces for all.

Read the full article to discover how Ireland’s strategy is shaping the future of workplace safety.