📊 HSE 2025 Work-Related Fatalities Report | HR & Health & Safety Insights from Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
📊 Latest HSE Annual Work-Related Fatality Figures Released | Consensus HR
Published: 2nd July 2025
Author: Matthew Chilcott, Owner of Consensus HR
Category: HR & Health and Safety Compliance
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual statistics for work-related fatal injuries, covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025.
⚠️ Key Statistics:
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124 workers were killed in work-related incidents (a decrease of 14 compared to the previous year).
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2,218 deaths from mesothelioma (a cancer linked to asbestos exposure) were recorded in 2023.
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The construction industry accounted for 35 deaths, while agriculture, forestry and fishing followed with 23 fatalities.
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Falls from height were the most common cause of worker deaths (35 in total).
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92 members of the public also lost their lives in workplace-related incidents, though they were not at work themselves.
Click here to read the full HSE release.
💬 Comment from Matthew Chilcott, Owner of Consensus HR
“These figures are a sobering reminder that workplace safety must remain a priority for all businesses, regardless of size or sector and is why we team up with a local Health & Safety Provider.
At Consensus HR, we continue to support clients in implementing robust Health & Safety practices and ensuring their teams receive the right training and support to prevent these tragedies. Even one life lost at work is one too many.”
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📉 The Mesothelioma Link: Long-Term Impact of Asbestos
The HSE also reported that 2,218 deaths were due to mesothelioma in 2023, showing a slow decline from previous years. These cases primarily relate to historical asbestos exposure, often before the 1980s. While the trend is decreasing, the disease remains a key concern in sectors such as construction, engineering, and shipbuilding.
View the full mesothelioma report (PDF)
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