Marvin OnumonuThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published annual figures which found that an estimated 1.9 million workers suffered from work-related ill health in 2024/25.
Numbers remained stable compared to recent years but were still higher than levels recorded before the pandemic in 2018/19.
Mental health conditions were the main driver, with 964,000 workers reporting stress, depression or anxiety caused or made worse by work.
Work-related ill health and injuries resulted in around 40.1 million working days lost over the year, putting pressure on workers and businesses.
Sarah Albon, CEO at the HSE, said: “Great Britain maintains its position as one of the safest places to work globally, built on more than 50 years of health and safety regulation.
“However, these statistics demonstrate that workplace health challenges persist, particularly around mental health.
“We remain firmly committed to protecting people and places, supporting businesses to create healthier working environments, and ensuring continuous improvement in workplace safety standards across Britain.”
