Key figures for Great Britain (2017/18)
1.4 million working people suffering from a work-related illness
2,595 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2016)
144 workers killed at work
555,000 injuries occurred at work according to the Labour Force Survey
71,062 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR
30.7 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury
£15 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2016/17)
For the booklet then click on the link below:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh1718.pdf
