| Industry | Number of Fatalities |
| Construction | 39 |
| Agriculture | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transportation & Storage | 15 |
| Waste & Recycling | 12 |
| Communication, Business Services & Finance | 11 |
| Other Industry Sectors | 24 |
The 24 fatal injury cases in the ‘other sector’ in 2017/18 included: wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles; accommodation an food service activities
With the construction industry proving to cause the greatest number of fatal injuries, what can employers do to increase safety?
Construction software eSub says that there are a number of ways for employers to improve construction site safety. Making all employees aware and updated on the possible hazards, before they set foot on a construction site increases awareness and can reduce fatalities.
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