Executive Summary of Public Admin Defence Statistics 2023
Executive Summary of the HSE Report: Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security Statistics in Great Britain, 2023 This blog article is an executive summary of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report on public administration and defence; compulsory social security statistics in Great Britain for the year 2023. The report provides a comprehensive insight into workplace health and safety within the sector, covering aspects such as work-related ill health, fatal and non-fatal injuries, and their economic cost. 1. 138,000 Workers Suffered from Work-Related Ill Health According to the Labour Force Survey (LFS), an estimated 138,000 workers experienced work-related ill health, either new or long-standing, over the three-year period from 2020/21 to 2022/23. This rate showed signs of increasing in...
Executive Summary of HSE Pneumoconiosis and Silicosis Statistics 2023
Executive Summary of the HSE Report on Silicosis and Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis Statistics in Great Britain, 2023 This blog article provides an executive summary of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report on Silicosis and Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis statistics in Great Britain for the year 2023. The report, published on 22nd November 2023, provides an in-depth analysis of the incidence and trends of these occupational lung diseases. 1. 30 New Cases of Silicosis Assessed for IIDB in 2022 The HSE report reveals that there were 30 new cases of Silicosis assessed for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) in 2022, compared to 25 in 2021 (Page 3). This increase could potentially be due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic...
Executive Summary of Exposure to Lead Statistics 2022
Executive Summary of the HSE Report on Lead Exposure in Great Britain This blog post presents an executive summary of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report on lead exposure in Great Britain for the year 2022. We've distilled the key findings and statistics from the report into easily digestible sections, making it simple for you to understand the current situation and trends. 1. Increase of 23% in Workers Under Medical Surveillance In the 2021/22 period, there were 4,438 workers under medical surveillance for lead exposure, marking a 23% increase from the 3,602 workers in 2020/21. This increase is likely due to the impact of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on the 2020/21 statistics. However, the number of workers under surveillance has...
Executive Summary of Waste and Recycling Industry Safety Statistics, 2023
Executive Summary: HSE Report on Waste Statistics in Great Britain, 2023 This executive summary distils key findings from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Report on Waste Statistics in Great Britain, 2023. The original report provides a comprehensive overview of workplace health and safety in the waste sector, including data on ill health and injuries, both fatal and non-fatal. 1. 5,000 Workers Suffering from Work-Related Ill Health According to the Labour Force Survey (LFS), an estimated 5,000 workers in the waste sector experienced work-related ill health (either new or long-standing) over the nine-year period from 2014/15 to 2022/23. This figure underscores the significant health challenges faced by workers in this industry. 2. 6 Fatal Injuries to Workers in 2022/23 The...
Executive Summary of Workplace Safety Statistics in Wales 2023
Executive Summary of the HSE Report: Workplace Health and Safety Statistics for Wales, 2023 This is an executive summary of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report on workplace health and safety statistics for Wales in 2023. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the health and safety conditions in Welsh workplaces, with particular emphasis on work-related illnesses and injuries. The following are some of the key findings from the report. 1. 87,000 Workers Suffer from Work-Related Ill Health Each Year According to the Labour Force Survey (LFS), an annual average of 87,000 workers suffer from work-related illnesses each year. This translates to a rate of 5,610 cases per 100,000 workers, which is not statistically different from the Great Britain...
Executive Summary of Workplace Safety Statistics in Scotland 2023
Executive Summary: Workplace Health and Safety Statistics for Scotland, 2023 This is an executive summary of the HSE Report on workplace health and safety statistics for Scotland, 2023. It highlights key facts and statistics in a clear and concise manner to give an overview of the health and safety conditions in the Scottish workplace. 136,000 workers suffer from work-related ill health annually According to the Labour Force Survey (LFS), an annual average of 136,000 workers in Scotland suffer from work-related ill health each year. This equates to a rate of 4,900 cases per 100,000 workers, a figure that is not significantly different from the Great Britain rate of 5,210 cases per 100,000 workers. The overall prevalence rate of 4,900 per...
Executive Summary of HSE Transport and Storage Industry Safety Statistics 2023
Executive Summary: Transportation and Storage Statistics in Great Britain, 2023 This blog post serves as an executive summary of the HSE Report on Transportation and Storage Statistics in Great Britain for the year 2023. 1. 55,000 workers suffered from work-related ill-health According to the Labour Force Survey (LFS), an estimated 55,000 workers in the transportation and storage sector suffered from work-related ill-health, either new or long-standing, over the period 2020/21-2022/23. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, there was an overall downward trend in self-reported work-related ill-health. However, the rate for the most recent period, which includes years affected by the pandemic, was not statistically significantly different from the 2014/15-2016/17 period (source: LFS, page 4). 2. 15 fatal injuries to workers in...
Executive Summary of HSE Work-Related Asthma Statistics 2023
Executive Summary of the HSE Report on Work-related Asthma Statistics, 2023 This blog post provides an executive summary of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report on work-related asthma statistics for the year 2023. The report provides detailed insights into the incidence of work-related asthma, its causes, and the industries most affected. Here are the key facts and statistics from the report: 1. Annual incidence of occupational asthma increased prior to the coronavirus pandemic According to the HSE report, statistical modelling of the Health and Occupation Reporting (THOR) data showed an upward trend in the annual incidence of occupational asthma in the five years prior to the coronavirus pandemic (2015 to 2019). The estimated new cases in 2019 were 198....
Executive Summary of HSE Work-Related MSDs Statistics 2023
Executive Summary: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Statistics in Great Britain, 2023 This article provides a comprehensive summary of the key findings from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report on work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Great Britain for the year 2023. The report presents a detailed analysis of the prevalence, causes, and impacts of these disorders, with data sourced primarily from the Labour Force Survey (LFS). 1. 473,000 Workers Suffered from Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in 2022/23 The HSE report reveals that an estimated 473,000 workers suffered from work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2022/23, which equates to a prevalence rate of 1,400 per 100,000 workers (Source: LFS, annual estimate, 2022/23). 2. 6.6 Million Working Days Lost Due to Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in 2022/23 The...
Executive Summary of HSE Work-Related COPD Statistics 2023
Executive Summary of the HSE Report on Work-related Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Statistics in Great Britain, 2023 This article provides an executive summary of the HSE report on work-related Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) statistics in Great Britain, 2023. The report contains extensive facts and statistics, which have been distilled into key findings for easy understanding. 15% of COPD Cases are Attributed to Occupational Exposures According to the report (page 4), around 15% of total COPD cases or deaths in Britain, equivalent to about 4,000 deaths per year, are contributed by occupational exposures. This is consistent with various epidemiological studies and reviews. COPD in Former Coal Miners Recognised for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Based on clear evidence of increased...
Executive Summary of HSE Work-Related Fatal Injuries Statistics 2023
Executive Summary of HSE Work-Related Fatal Injuries Statistics 2023 This article provides an executive summary of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report on work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain for the year 2022/23. 135 Workers Killed in Work-Related Accidents in 2022/23 The report shows that a total of 135 workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the year 2022/23. This is an increase from the previous year, indicating a possible trend of increasing work-related fatalities. The data for this information was sourced from the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). (Page 6) Construction and Agriculture Sectors Account for the Highest Number of Fatalities The construction and agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors accounted for...
Executive Summary of Occupational Lung Disease Statistics in Great Britain 2023
Occupational Lung Disease Statistics in Great Britain 2023 This is an executive summary of the HSE Report on Occupational Lung Disease statistics in Great Britain, 2023. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of lung diseases that can be caused by exposures in the workplace, including serious diseases such as cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The summary will highlight key findings, explaining them in detail and discussing whether the trend is increasing or declining. 12,000 Annual Deaths from Occupational Lung Disease The report estimates that there are currently 12,000 Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) deaths each year linked to past exposures at work. This estimate is based on death certificates and an epidemiological estimation of the...
Executive Summary of HSE Mesothelioma Statistics 2023
Executive Summary of HSE Mesothelioma Statistics 2023 This blog article is an executive summary of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Report on Mesothelioma statistics for Great Britain in 2023. The report provides a detailed overview of the scale and impact of mesothelioma, a form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. The executive summary will highlight key findings from the report, providing an easy-to-understand breakdown of the most significant facts and statistics. 1. 2,268 Mesothelioma Deaths in Great Britain in 2021 According to the HSE Report, there were 2,268 mesothelioma deaths in Great Britain in 2021. This figure represents a decrease of 302 deaths compared to the 2,570 deaths recorded in 2020 and is significantly lower than the...
Executive Summary of HSE Kind of accident statistics in Great Britain 2023
Executive Summary of the HSE Report: Kind of accident statistics in Great Britain, 2023 This article provides an executive summary of the annual statistics on the kind of accidents that have occurred in Great Britain up to March 2023, as detailed in the HSE report. 1. 135 Workers Killed in Work-Related Accidents The HSE report reveals that in the year 2022/23, a total of 135 workers were killed due to work-related accidents. This figure includes both employees and self-employed individuals. The source of this information is RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) 2022/23 (Page 5). 2. Estimated 561,000 Workers Sustained Non-Fatal Injuries According to self-reports from the Labour Force Survey (LFS), an estimated 561,000 workers sustained non-fatal...
Executive Summary of HSE Historical Picture of Health and Safety Statistics 2023
Executive Summary: HSE Report on Work-Related Ill Health and Workplace Injury Trends in Great Britain The following is an executive summary of the annual statistics report on work-related ill health and workplace injury trends in Great Britain, published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on 22 November 2023. The report presents a comprehensive assessment of longer-term trends, using a range of data sources. This summary aims to highlight key findings and statistics from the report, providing an easy-to-understand overview of the current situation. 1. 1.8 million workers suffered from work-related illnesses in 2022/23 According to the report, an estimated 1.8 million workers in Great Britain were suffering from an illness which they believed was caused or made worse by...
Executive Summary of HSE Health and Social Work Activities Statistics 2023
Executive Summary of the HSE Report on Human Health and Social Work Activities Statistics in Great Britain, 2023 This executive summary presents key findings from the annual HSE report on human health and social work activities statistics in Great Britain, up to March 2023. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of health and safety in the human health and social work sector, including data on work-related ill health, workplace injuries, and the economic costs associated with these issues. 1. 309,000 Workers Suffering from Work-Related Ill Health The report estimates that 309,000 workers suffered from work-related ill health, either new or long-standing, averaged over the three-year period from 2020/21 to 2022/23. This data was sourced from the Labour Force Survey (LFS)....
Executive Summary of Health and Safety Statistics in the UK compared with Europe
Executive Summary: Health and Safety Statistics in the United Kingdom compared with European Countries, 2023 This is an executive summary of the Health and Safety Statistics in the United Kingdom compared with European countries, 2023 report. The report dives into a comprehensive analysis of health and safety practices, fatal and non-fatal injuries, and work-related ill-health in the UK and compares them with other European countries. The following sections present key findings from the report. 1. The UK has one of the lowest rates of fatal injury across Europe In 2018, the standardized rate of fatal injury in the UK was 0.61 per 100,000 workers, which is considerably lower than France with 3.07 per 100,000 workers, Spain with 1.49 per 100,000...
Executive Summary of HSE Asbestos-Related Disease Statistics Report in Great Britain 2023
Executive Summary of the HSE Asbestos-Related Disease Statistics Report in Great Britain 2023 This blog article provides an executive summary drawn from the 2023 Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report on asbestos-related disease statistics in Great Britain. The report comprises significant facts and figures relating to asbestos-related illnesses, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and asbestos-related lung cancer. 1. Over 5,000 Asbestos-related Disease Deaths Per Year The HSE report notes that there are over 5,000 fatalities each year currently from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. These diseases typically take many years to develop and reflect the legacy of past working conditions where asbestos was widely used, particularly in the post-WWII building industry. 2. 2,268 Mesothelioma Deaths in 2021 The...
Executive Summary of HSE Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Safety Statistics in Great Britain, 2023
This blog post serves as an executive summary of the HSE Report on Agriculture, forestry, and fishing statistics in Great Britain up to March 2023. 1. 10,000 Workers Suffering from Work-Related Ill Health A staggering report from the Labour Force Survey (LFS), averaging estimates over 2018-2023, shows that there are approximately 10,000 workers in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector suffering from work-related ill health (Page 3). 2. 21 Fatal Injuries to Workers in 2022/23 A rather alarming statistic from RIDDOR 2022 indicates that there were 21 fatal injuries to workers in the year 2022/23. This is slightly below the annual average of 26 fatalities over the five-year period of 2018/19-2022/23 (Page 4). 3. 6 Fatal Injuries to the Public...
Summary of HSE Work-Related Skin Disease Statistics, 2023
Executive Summary: Work-related Skin Disease Statistics, 2023 The following executive summary breaks down key findings from the HSE Report on ‘Work-related Skin Disease Statistics, 2023’. The statistics shed light on the ongoing issue of skin conditions originating from occupational exposure. Annual Average of 7,000 New Self-reported Skin Problem Cases Page 5 of the HSE Report reveals an annual average of 7,000 cases of self-reported skin problems caused or exacerbated by work, as reported by the Labour Force Survey between 2018/19 - 2022/23. Considering only cases serious enough to seek dermatological attention are accounted for, this figure is likely an underestimation. Prevalence of Work-Related Skin Problems in the Labour Force Data sourced from page 6 reveals an estimated 15,000 workers reported...