Health and safety statistics

Key figures for Great Britain (2020/21)

• 1.7 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which
  • 822,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
  • 470,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
  • 93,000 workers suffering from COVID-19 which they believe may have been from exposure to coronavirus at work
• 2,544 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2020)
• 123 workers killed at work (2021/22)
• 441,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey
• 51,211 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR

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