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 yearโs 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.
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The number of workers suffering from work-related ill health has decreased by 100,000, from 1.8 million to 1.7 million.
โ The number of workers suffering from work-related stress has decreased by 100,000, from 900,000 to 800,000.
โ The number of workers suffering from musculoskeletal disorders has stabilised at 500,000.
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โ ๏ธ 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.
โ ๏ธ The number of workers killed in work-related accidents in 2023/24 was 138, an increase of 3 from the previous year.
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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.
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โ ๏ธ The annual cost of new cases of work-related ill health in 2022/23, excluding long-latency illnesses such as cancer, is ยฃ14.5 billion, representing a ยฃ1.4 billion increase.
โ The annual cost of workplace injury has decreased by ยฃ600 million, dropping from ยฃ7.7 billion in 2021/22 to ยฃ7.1 billion.
โ ๏ธ The total annual cost of workplace injury and new cases of work-related ill health in 2022/23 is ยฃ21.6 billion, an increase of ยฃ900 million from ยฃ20.7 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 healthโboth human and financialโthey 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.
Click here to download summary statistics booklet 2024 Booklet here
