HSE Annual Statistics Report 2022/23
Based on the latest HSE Annual Statistics Report, an astonishing number of nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported experiencing work-related ill health in 2022/23. The statistics indicate that approximately 1.8 million workers reported suffering from work-related ill health during this period, with nearly half of these cases attributed to stress, depression, or anxiety. These findings emphasise the significance of prioritising employee well-being and highlight the importance of providing support and resources to address these issues effectively.
Key figures for Great Britain:
- 1.8 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which
- 875,000 workers suffering from 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 (2021/22)
You can read the full press release and report here.
