The HSE Health and Safety at Work Statistics are an annual release of updated health and safety statistics on work-related injury, ill health, and costs in Great Britain. These statistics provide critical insights into the prevalence of workplace injuries, occupational diseases, and the economic impact of poor health and safety practices.
What has changed since last year?
Overall, health has improved however the costs have increased. How does this compare to last year’s statistics?
The HSE Health and Safety at Work Statistics is an annual release of updated health and safety statistics on work-related injury, ill health, and costs in Great Britain. These statistics provide critical insights into the prevalence of workplace injuries, occupational diseases, and the economic impact of poor health and safety practices.
Overall, health has improved however the costs have increased. How does this compare to last year’s statistics?
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡
✅ The number of workers suffering from work-related ill health has decreased by 100,000, from 1.8 million to 1.7 million.
✅ The number of workers suffering from work-related stress has decreased by 100,000, from 900,000 to 800,000.
✅ The number of workers suffering from musculoskeletal disorders has stabilised at 500,000.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲
⚠️ Non-fatal injuries reported by employees slightly increased by just over 1,000 cases, rising from 60,645 in 2023 to 61,663 in 2024.
⚠️ The number of workers killed in work-related accidents in 2023/24 was 138, an increase of 3 from the previous year.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
✅ The number of working days lost to work-related ill health and non-fatal workplace injury has decreased by 1.5 million, from 35.2 million days in 2023 to 33.7 million days in 2024.
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬
⚠️ The annual cost of new cases of work-related ill health in 2022/23, excluding long-latency illnesses such as cancer, is £14.5 billion, representing a £1.4 billion increase.
✅ The annual cost of workplace injury has decreased by £600 million, dropping from £7.7 billion in 2021/22 to £7.1 billion.
⚠️ The total annual cost of workplace injury and new cases of work-related ill health in 2022/23 is £21.6 billion, an increase of £900 million from £20.7 billion previously.
The annual Health and Safety at Work statistics serve as a vital reminder of the importance of prioritising workplace safety. By shedding light on the real costs of work-related injuries and ill health—both human and financial—they highlight the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures. These statistics not only reflect current trends but also provide valuable guidance for improving safety standards across industries.
