HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain
 

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Statistics ebulletin

Issued: 20 November 2024

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Health and safety statistics 2024

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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Forward look: upcoming publications and release

Details of our future statistical releases are available in the statistics release calendar.

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