Ireland sees number of work-related deaths sink to 32-year low

The construction sector saw the highest number of work-related fatalities last year. File Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Thirty-eight work-related fatalities were recorded in Ireland in 2021, the lowest annual figure for more than three decades.

According to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), 2021's total represents a 30% decline on the 54 workplace deaths reported in 2020.