| HSE has published the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain |
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| 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)Â
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
Feedback on our statistics We welcome feedback on our statistics. To provide this please contact us via email. | Forward look: upcoming publications and release Details of our future statistical releases are available in the statistics release calendar. |
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