Workplace Fatality Statistics 2024/25: A Stark Reminder for Construction Safety.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its latest fatal injury statistics for work-related incidents across Great Britain, covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025. These figures serve as a sobering reminder of the real risks present in many workplaces—particularly within the construction industry.

Key Findings from HSE’s 2024/25 Report

• 124 workers lost their lives in work-related incidents across all industries.
• This marks a reduction of 14 deaths from the previous year (138).
• The construction industry accounted for 35 fatal injuries, a decrease from 50 the year before.
• Despite this drop, the five-year average for construction worker deaths remains at 40 per year.
• The most common causes of fatal injuries across industries were:
  • Falls from height (35)
  • Struck by moving object (18)
  • Trapped by something collapsing or overturning (17)

You can read the full HSE press release here or explore the detailed statistics directly on the HSE website.

The Construction Sector: High-Risk but Preventable

While the reduction in fatal injuries in construction is encouraging, 35 lives lost is still too many. As a health and safety training provider working closely with construction teams across Northern Ireland, we see first-hand how proper training can mitigate these risks.

Our courses focus on the core areas highlighted in the HSE statistics:

• Working at height training
• Hazard awareness (including moving objects and unstable structures)
• Site-specific risk assessments and controls

Asbestos: The Lingering Threat

The HSE also reported 2,218 deaths from Mesothelioma in 2023—a cancer linked directly to asbestos exposure. Men who worked in construction when asbestos use was widespread remain the most at risk.

We urge every site manager, supervisor, and operative to understand the dangers. Make sure you know:

• What asbestos looks like
• Where it might be found
• The correct procedures to follow when it’s discovered

Visit HSE’s asbestos awareness resources to learn more.

What Can Employers Do?

If you’re a construction employer or site manager, these latest figures are a call to action. Ensuring your workforce receives up-to-date, certified training is one of the most effective ways to reduce accidents and save lives.

At HASI (Health and Safety International), we offer:

• Construction-specific health & safety training
• IPAF accredited courses
• On-site or in-class delivery across Northern Ireland

Final Word

The latest HSE data shows progress but also underlines the ongoing risks in our industry. Don’t let your site become another statistic.

Book your team’s training today and be part of the solution.

Source: Health and Safety Executive – HSE