Statistics from the latest HSE report on health and safety at work

Health and safety in the workplace is generally improving, however many statistics are remaining the same and still far too high. Poor occupational hygiene practice can result in the cost of work related ill health which it itself has a financial cost. It is down to both employers and employees to work together to reduce these impacts.

Here are some of the key statistics from the report:

3 million working people are suffering from a work-related illness
7 million working days were lost due to work-related ill health (2016/17)
13,000 deaths each year are estimated to be linked to past exposures at work, primarily chemicals or dust
2,542 mesothelioma deaths are due to past exposure to asbestos.
£14.9 billion is the estimated cost of injuries and ill health, due to current working conditions

Read more about these statistics and trends here: http://www.bohs.org/latest-health-safety-statistics-encouraging-cost-work-related-ill-health-still-high/

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