HSE release annual safety statistics

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released the annual injury and ill-health statistics for Great Britain for the year 2018/19. In summary:

• 4 million working people suffering from a work-related illness
• 2,526 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2017)
• 147 workers killed at work (2018/19)
• 581,000 injuries occurred at work according to the Labour Force Survey
• 69,208 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
• 2 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury

HSE commented that there have been no significant changes to industries in which there is a higher risk of sustaining an injury while at work.