02/07/2025
📢 New HSE Fatal Injury Statistics Released
The Health and Safety Executive has published its annual report for 2024/25, revealing that 124 workers lost their lives in work-related incidents across Great Britain—a decrease of 14 compared to the previous year.
🔍 Key insights:
• Falls from height remain the leading cause of death (35 fatalities)
• Construction (35 deaths) and agriculture, forestry & fishing (23 deaths) are the most affected sectors
• A further 92 members of the public died in workplace-related incidents
While the long-term trend shows improvement, every number represents a life cut short.
HSE urges continued vigilance: “We cannot accept that fatal accidents are an inevitable part of working life” – Sarah Albon, HSE Chief Executive
📚 Access the full report and guidance on HSE’s official statistics page https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/fatals-overview.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-news&utm_term=fatals-2&utm_content=stats-2-jul-25
Let’s keep safety at the forefront. Every life matters. 💙
The information in this document relates to the latest 'full-year'; statistics on fatal injuries in the workplace, for 2018/19.