HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain.
The annual figures (2023 to 2024) include:
- 1.7 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which:
- 776,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
- 543,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
- 2,257 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2022)
- 138 workers killed in work-related accidents
- 604,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey
- 61,663 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
- 33.7 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
- £21.6 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2022 to 2023)
The statistics release provides detailed commentary on these figures and is supported by:
- the statistics webpages, which include a range of information such as different types of work-related ill-health and different industry sectors
- a comprehensive set of tables, designed to make the data accessible to users
- our annual infographic-style summary booklet
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