Ireland records lowest ever rate of workplace-related deaths in 2024

Conor O’Brien, CEO of the Health and Safety Authority, said: 'Vigilance and advance planning around health and safety at work is crucial to lowering the number of deaths further.'

Ireland has recorded its lowest ever rate of workplace-related fatalities in 2024, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA).

A total of 33 people lost their lives in workplace-related incidents across the country in 2024, down 23% on 2023’s figures.