Overview

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)