Annual Statistics for Health and Safety at work 2022

30 January 2023 Please note the publication date on each article, as legislation and guidance can change over time and older content may no longer reflect the latest requirements.

HSE has published their summary of statistics for Great Britain 2022. Here is a snapshot of the information reported:

1.8 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which,
914,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression, or anxiety.
477,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder.

123,000 workers suffering from COVID-19 which they believe may have been from exposure to coronavirus at work.
2,544 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2020).
123 workers killed in work-related accidents.
565,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey.
61,713 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR.

Download the full summary from here: