90% of workers say safety boosts productivity, finds EcoOnline
The report, published for World Day for Safety and Health at Work, showed 79% would consider leaving their job if conditions were unsafe.
The 2026 Workplace Safety Report from EcoOnline found 90% of UK and Ireland workers said they were more productive in a safer workplace.
The report, published for World Day for Safety and Health at Work, showed 79% would consider leaving their job if conditions were unsafe.
Almost a third of UK lone workers had an accident on the job in 2025.
Confidence in employer responsibility dropped from 68% to 62%.
Stress was the top factor, with 61% of those affected by a workplace accident or illness saying it played a role.
44% of workers handled chemicals at work, up from 42% in 2025, but action to phase out hazardous substances stayed flat at 62%.
Only 30% said they understood their employer’s crisis management plan.
Workers said the biggest threats to business continuity were cyberattack or data breach (42%), serious injury or medical emergency (27%), fire or evacuation (23%), and physical security threats or unauthorised access (23%).
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