The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have released the latest statistics on workplace safety within the UK. Here you can see the key annual figures (2021/22).

Of the 1.8 million workers suffering from a work-related illness;

• 914,000 are suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety;
• 477,000 are suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder; and
• 123,000 are suffering from COVID-19 which they believe may have been from exposure to Coronavirus in their workplace.

The key annual figures also revealed that there were:

• 2,544 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2020);
• 123 killed in work-related accidents;
• 565,000 sustained an injury according to the Labour Force Survey;
• 61,713 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR;
• 8 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury; and
• £18.8 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2019/20).

This is a timely reminder to all company Directors of their responsibilities to have a suitable and sufficient health and safety management system in place. We recommend following the ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’ method:

• Assess the risks;
• arrange effective planning, organisation, control monitoring review of preventative measures;
• have a written health and safety policy;
• have access to quality competent advice; and
• consult employees.

Here at EP Risk Consultancy, we offer health and safety support. Don’t take the risk – let us become your Health & Safety Manager to help ensure you meet the legal requirements which protect both you and your employees.

Should you require any assistance then please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.