HSE Annual Statistics Published

The Health and Safety Executive’s annual statistics report is now available on their website:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/index.htm

Did you know?

  • 1.1 million working people were suffering from a work-related illness.
  • 173 workers killed at work.
  • 111 000 other injuries to employees were reported under RIDDOR.
  • 212 000 over-3-day absence injuries occurred (LFS).
  • 27 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury.
  • Workplace injuries and ill health (excluding cancer) cost society an estimated £13.4 billion in 2010/11.