Overview

Key figures for Great Britain (2022/23)

1.8 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which
- 875,000 workers suffering 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)