42 died in workplace accidents this year

During 2024, 42 people lost their lives in workplace accidents, according to statistics from the Work Environment Authority, writes the newspaper Arbetet.

A "normal year", according to the statistics. There are indeed a few days left of the year, but it still means a clear decrease from 2023, which stood out. Then, 62 people died at work, the highest figure in twelve years.

"Time and time again, the same type of deficiencies", says the Work Environment Authority's expert Ola Hansson to the newspaper.

The most common type of fatal accidents occurs in connection with falls, when the person is crushed or in traffic.