HSE latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain.
The annual figures (2024/25) include:
- 1.9 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which:
- 964,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
- 511,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
- 2,218 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2023)
- 124 workers killed in work-related accidents
- 680,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey
- 59,219 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
- 40.1 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
- £22.9 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2023/24)
Further reading
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
- HSE annual infographic-style summary booklet
- HSE press release, which features quotes from HSE's Chief Executive Sarah Albon