Industry Stats

Here you’ll find up‑to‑date statistics and insights shaping the wider industry landscape.

Health & safety: industry at a glance

A snapshot of the UK workplace health and safety landscape in five powerful numbers.

Ill health

1.9m

Workers affected

Around 1.9 million workers suffered work‑related ill health in 2024/25.^*

Lost days

40.1m

Working days lost

Work‑related illness and injury resulted in 40.1 million lost working days in 2024/25.^*

Economic cost

£22.9bn

Annual cost

Workplace injury and ill health cost the UK economy around £22.9 billion in 2023/24.^*

Fatalities

124

Worker deaths

There were 124 workplace fatalities in 2024/25 — highlighting ongoing compliance needs.^*

Injuries

59,219

RIDDOR reports

A total of 59,219 employee non‑fatal injuries were reported under RIDDOR in 2024/25.^*

^* Health and Safety at Work: Summary Statistics for Great Britain 2025, HSE (Nov 2025). Sources include Labour Force Survey, HSE Cost Model and RIDDOR.

Other Industry Stats

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Cleaning & Hygiene Breakroom Tech Furniture & Ergonomics Workwear & PPE Industrial & Warehouse Personal Care & Wellbeing Health & Safety

All industry data was correct at the time of publication and is reviewed annually. Figures are based on reports from UK government bodies, industry associations and recognised market research organisations.