The Health and Safety Executive has published its annual workplace fatality statistics, revealing 138 workers were killed in work-related accidents during 2024/25. While the figure represents a slight decrease from the previous year, the HSE has warned that progress is slowing and called for renewed commitment from employers in high-risk industries.
The HSE has launched a 12-week public consultation on proposed changes to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, the first major review in over 30 years.
Fire and rescue services across England and Wales have issued over 1,200 improvement notices under the Fire Safety Act 2021 in its first full year of enforcement.
The Health and Safety Authority of Ireland has published its 2024 annual report, showing a significant reduction in workplace injuries across all major sectors.
