The HSE has released its annual statistics for work-related ill health and workplace injuries for the 2023/24 period. Key findings include:
Work-Related Ill Health: Approximately 1.7 million workers reported suffering from work-related ill health, a figure consistent with the previous year's 1.8 million. Notably, around half of these cases were attributed to stress, depression, or anxiety, totalling an estimated 776,000 cases. While this number remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, it has decreased from 910,000 cases in 2022/23.
Workplace Injuries: The data indicates that 138 workers were fatally injured in work-related accidents during 2023/24. Additionally, 604,000 workers sustained self-reported non-fatal injuries within the same timeframe.
Economic Impact: The estimated annual cost of workplace injuries and new cases of work-related ill health for 2022/23 was £21.6 billion, reflecting a decrease of £1.6 billion compared to 2021/22.
The HSE's Chief Executive Sarah Albon highlighted that, despite significant progress over the past 50 years, these statistics underscore the need for continued efforts to enhance workplace safety and health across Great Britain.
More information on the health and safety statistics can be found here.
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