The number of fatalities in construction has risen by 55% since last year and is the highest of any industry, according to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data.
The sector recorded 45 fatal injuries during 2022/23, up from 29 in 2020/21.
Construction is also second for higher-than-average rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, after administrative and support service activities.
It is also among the sectors with significantly higher workplace non-fatal injury rates, compared with the average rate across all industries.
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