29% of work-related fatalities occurred in agriculture and forestry

The largest number of fatal incidents occurred in agriculture, forestry, and fishing in 2021.

"Much progress has been made but there is still a lot of work to be done."

29% of all work-related fatal incidents in 2021 occurred in the agriculture and forestry sectors. 

The Health and Safety Authority has published its Annual Review of Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities 2020-2021, as European Week for Safety, Health and Work commences.