Work-related incidents caused 38 deaths in Ireland last year — the lowest number since 1990

The new Health and Safety Authority data shows older self-employed men doing manual work are over-represented in injury and fatality statistics, principally in agriculture and construction. Stock picture: Getty 

Work-related incidents resulted in the deaths of 38 people last year.

This is the lowest number of work-related fatalities since the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was founded in 1989.