Construction site deaths fall to 25

Latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive reveal that 25 construction workers died following accidents during the year to March 31 2026.
The figure is a significant decrease on the previous year’s total of 35 and the five-year average for fatal injuries in the sector which stands at 37.
Construction again accounted for the largest number of fatal accidents across all industries with the total death toll standing at 126 during the year.The most common cause of fatal injuries conti