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Latest annual work-related fatalities published
HSE’s statistics for work-related fatalities for 2025/26 show that 126 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain.
HS2 contractor fined £400,000 after tipper truck driver injured
A tipper truck fell around 2 metres from the edge of an excavation ramp, with an investigation finding no edge protection on the ramp.
HSE urges construction companies to strengthen site security
HSE is reminding the construction industry to take additional precautions to prevent children from accessing construction sites during the school holiday period.
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Sarah Newton
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