The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) routinely publishes annual statistics on health and safety in Great Britain.

The 2023 statistics show:

• 1.8 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which:
  • 875,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
  • 473,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
• 2,268 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2021)
• 135 workers killed in work-related accidents
• 561,000 working people sustained an injury at work according to the Labour Force Survey
• 60,645 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
• 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).

This new poster visualises the key statistics as an infographic, allowing health and safety professionals to easily educate their workers about the consequences of poor health and safety.