Key figures for Great Britain 2024 to 2025

1.9 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which
- 964,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
- 511,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
2,218 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2023)
124 workers killed in work-related accidents
680,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey
59,219 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
40.1 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
£22.9 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2023/24)

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