HSE books, tools and software to educate and protect employers |
Vital statistics poster for 2023/24 Each November, HSE publishes a range of statistics which highlight the scale of key health and safety risks in the UK. These statistics are available as a printed, infographic poster which, when displayed in a workplace, serves as a reminder to workers about the consequences of poor health and safety in priority risk areas. Raise awareness and start a workplace conversation about the importance of managing risk well. | |
Key figures for Great Britain (2023/24): 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 (2022/23) All of our publications and tools are available on the HSE Books website  | | |
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