The Health & Safety Executive’s annual work-related fatalities for 2024/25 show 124 people died in work-related incidents in 2024/25.
According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), there were three fatalities in the waste and resources sector across the UK during this period.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing continue to have the highest rate of fatal injury per 100,000 workers of all main industry sectors, followed by waste and recycling, the HSE says.
Covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025, the HSE says the statistics show the number of deaths remains broadly in line with pre-pandemic levels.
The statistics for 2024/25 show there were fourteen fewer fatalities than in the previous 12-month period.
We are encouraged by the long-term trend but urge against complacency on workplace safety.
35 people died while working in the construction industry, which was the industry with the highest number of fatalities. 23 people died while working in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors.
A further 92 people who were not at work were killed in work-related incidents in 2024/25. This refers to members of the public who were in a workplace but were not working themselves.
Commenting on the statistics, HSE’s Chief Executive Sarah Albon said: “Great Britain is one of the safest places in the world to work, but we must remember each of these deaths represents a tragedy for families, friends and communities.
“Despite the stability in numbers, we cannot accept that fatal accidents are an inevitable part of working life. We are encouraged by the long-term trend but urge against complacency on workplace safety.”
The figures relate to work-related accidents and do not include deaths arising from occupational diseases or diseases arising from certain occupational exposures.
