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Health and safety statistics 2023

Published on 22 November 2023, the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain, including the following key annual figures (2022 to 2023):

  • 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 to 2022)

The release provides detailed commentary on these figures and is supported by:

  • The statistics webpages, with a range of information e.g. on different types of work-related ill-health and different industry sectors

  • A comprehensive set of tables, designed to make the data accessible to users

  • Our annual infographic-style summary booklet (.pdf)


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