Annual statistics for 2023 to 2024 released

November saw the publication of the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain.

The annual work-related health and safety figures for 2023 to 2024 include:

• 1.7 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which:
  • 776,000 workers are suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
  • 543,000 workers are suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
• 138 workers killed in work-related accidents
• 33.7 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
• £21.6 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2022 to 2023)

HSE’s statistics webpages have full information on this year’s figures.

These include different types of work-related ill health and different industry sectors, including construction industry statistics.

You can also view our annual infographic-style summary statistics booklet.

For more details, and quotes from HSE’s Chief Executive Sarah Albon, read our press release: HSE publishes annual work-related ill health and injury statistics for 2023 to 2024.

Fundamental review of building regulations guidance

HSE as the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is set to undertake a fundamental review of how building regulations guidance is produced, updated and communicated to the construction industry.

Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner announced the review of guidance to the building regulations known as the Approved Documents (ADs) during last week’s Commons debate on the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report.

ADs provide detailed guidance for builders, architects and other professionals on how to meet functional requirements of building regulations. However, concerns have previously been raised about them being overly complex and difficult to use.

This review is a vital step toward simplifying guidance, making compliance easier, and improving safety and quality in construction.

Find out more about the review of building regulations guidance

Blog: a personal story of asbestos exposure

HSE’s Asbestos and You campaign highlights the risk of asbestos to tradespeople.

In the latest campaign blog, we hear about the devastating impact when asbestos is disturbed or damaged.

Susanne Kennedy, Programme Manager for HSE, shares a heartfelt story about her Uncle Robert, whose life was tragically affected by asbestos exposure having worked in the construction industry for over 40 years.

Read the blog: A personal story of asbestos exposure

For more information on any of the above please visit www.hse.gov.uk