Annual Work-Related Illness Statistics 2022/23
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual work-related ill-health and injury statistics for 2022/23.
Almost two million workers in Great Britain have reported suffering from ill-health in 2022/23. The latest figures show that approximately half of these cases link to stress, depression or anxiety.
Overview of 2022/23 statistics
- An estimated 875,000 workers cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety.
- An estimated 473,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder.
- 135 workers were killed in work-related accidents.
- 561,000 workers sustained a non-fatal injury.
HSE’s chief executive Sarah Albon commented: “Preventing or tackling work-related stress can provide significant benefits to employees, improving their experience of work and their overall health; and also to employers including increased productivity, decreased absenteeism and reduced staff turnover.”
HSE’S annual statistics reveal the impact work-related ill health is having on Great Britain’s economic performance:
- 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 (2021/22).
If you would like to speak to someone about work-related illnesses or accidents, please contact us on 033 3344 9600 or email [email protected].
