First Increase in Work-related Deaths in Ireland Since 2015

Provisional statistics issued by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reveal an 18% increase in fatalities from work related accidents in 2019 with 46 people losing their lives.

The figures show;

• The majority of deaths (44) were men compared to two females – both non-workers.
• Six of the fatalities occurred with people under 35 years old, including three children.
• With six deaths, April was the most dangerous month. November had no reported fatalities.
• Agriculture remains the most dangerous sector in which to work with 18 deaths, up from 15 in 2018.
• Construction related fatalities increased from 5 in 2018 to 12 people losing their lives in 2019

The five main causes of workplace fatalities in 2019 were getting trapped or crushed, struck by a vehicle, falls from heights, drowning or being struck by a falling object.

Wexford had the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2019 with 7 deaths, Dublin had 6, and Cork had 5.

Source: HSA

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