The latest HSE statistical reports for 2014/15 have now been released, visit www.hse,gov.uk to get the full reports. Here is a brief summary:
Key figures for Great Britain (2014/15)
· 1.2 million working people suffering from a work-related illness
· 2,538 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2013)
· 142 workers killed at work
· 76,000 other injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
· 611,000 injuries occurred at work according to the Labour Force Survey
· 27.3 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
· £14.3 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2013/14)