Construction is UK’s deadliest industry, new figures show

By Daniel Gayne2022-07-08T06:00:00

30 people died in the industry in 2021/22

Data released by the Health and Safety Executive revealed that 30 of the 123 work-related deaths in 2021/2022 occurred in the sector.

The figures cover April 2021 to March 2022, a period which saw pandemic restrictions lifted and the economy return to normal.

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