The Health and Safety Authority have released figures for 2008. They report a 15% reduction in fatalities in 2008. There was a total of 57 workplace deaths which is down from 67 in 2007.
Agriculture remains the top sector for fatalities. Mr. Martin O’Halloran the Chief Executive of the HSA has stated that the Authority will continue to target high risk sectors in 2009 and urges everyone to be vigilant in 2009 and to invest in health and safety despite the current economic climate as it could significantly reduce costs in the long term.
Accidents were predominantly as a result of manual handling related activities and slips, trips and falls.
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