26 people died in work-related incidents this year, an improvement of two on 2021.
New figures for the Health and Safety Authority show that 12 people died through farming-related activities while seven died in the construction sector.
69 per cent of the fatalities this year were in the 55-plus age bracket.
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Mark Cullen of the Health and Safety Authority, says proper planning and risk assessment in the workplace remains crucial for a safe environment.
