July saw the publication of the latest annual workplace fatality figures for 2023/24 as well as annual figures for mesothelioma deaths.

The annual workplace fatality figures for 2023/24 show that a total of 138 workers were killed at work in Great Britain between April 2023 and March 2024.  

 

HSE also published the annual figures for mesothelioma, a cancer caused by past exposure to asbestos.

 

The figures show 2,257 people died from the disease in 2022. This is slightly lower than the 2,290 deaths in 2021, and substantially lower than the average of 2,529 deaths per year over the period from 2012 to 2020. 

 

Asbestos remains in millions of homes and buildings today and it can become dangerous when disturbed or damaged.

 

Asbestos webinar

HSE experts discuss asbestos health risks, legislation, where asbestos is likely to be found and how to complete an effective asbestos management plan. 

 

Watch the free recording of the webinar 

Asbestos podcast

HSE are joined by Craig Barker, Group Property FHS and Asbestos Manager at Marks and Spencer. Craig talks about everything his team does to manage asbestos across their estate.
 

Listen to the podcast on the duty to manage asbestos in buildings

The Asbestos and You campaign urges tradespeople to stay aware of hidden asbestos and protect themselves and others from exposure during their work.

Every tradesperson is likely to undertake work in a building that contains asbestos at some point. Those carrying out repairs or refurbishment work are at a higher risk of disturbing asbestos, especially when working in houses built before the year 2000.