
Health & Wellbeing
Work-related ill health affected 1.9 million workers in 2024/25 – HSE
Mental health conditions were the main driver, with 964,000 workers reporting stress, depression or anxiety caused or made worse by work.

Mental health conditions were the main driver, with 964,000 workers reporting stress, depression or anxiety caused or made worse by work.

The ‘Innovation in Health Award’ will be part of the British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards in 2026 and is free to enter.

The survey showed just 28% are currently using AI tools in their work, with over 80% not using wearable technology such as smart PPE or monitoring devices.

The initiative supports HSE’s working minds campaign, which promotes good mental health and stress prevention in workplaces.

According to the HSE, over 61,000 of these incidents were serious enough to be formally reported by employers under RIDDOR.
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