Health and Safety
Statistics for Great Britian 2020
Every year the Health and Safety Executive release statistics based on reports through RIDDOR or by estimates from the Labour Force Survey. This provides a picture to businesses of the current Health and Safety concerns and the cost to the economy.
Previously concerns were 'slip, trips and falls' and 'Manual Handling', but we are consistently seeing an increase in work-related ill-health.
Between 2018 and 2019, the incidence of 'stress, depression and anxiety' went up by 0.2 million cases to 0.8 million. It caused 3 times the number of days off work (17.9 million days) compared to accidents.
We have improved the workplace by introducing manual handling training along with workstation assessments. We now need to focus on the welfare of our staff by reducing the impact of work-related stress. We can support you with wellbeing at work initiatives and First Aid for Mental Health training.