2023-11-22 17:05

HSE Publish Their Health And safety Statistics For 2023


Published on 22 November 2023, the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain, including the following key annual figures for work related mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. (2022 to 2023):

The figures do not invluce work-related suicides, but it is a sad reality that for those suffering mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, suicides can occur when mental health conditions are not addressed.

Other statistics include:

  • 1.8 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which
    • 875,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
    • 473,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
  • 2,268 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2021)
  • 135 workers killed in work-related accidents
  • 561,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey
  • 60,645 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
  • 35.2 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
  • £20.7 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2021 to 2022)

The release provides detailed commentary on these figures and is supported by:

  • The statistics webpages, with a range of information e.g. on 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 (available from the Unionsafety E-Library - Click above image)

Editors Note:

These statistics come with a major caviat: The do not include work related suicides, deaths and injuries to those travelling for work, air travellers as part of their work, and other deaths and injuries that you would expect to be covered.

Source: HSE

 


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