Health and Safety Executive reports fatal accidents at work up 10 per cent

The report states that work-related fatalities rose in 2022, increasing by 10 per cent to 123. 26 of those deaths occurred in Scotland. Once again, the Construction industry saw the most deaths UK-wide, with 45 workers losing their lives.

Nearly 600,000 workers were injured in accidents at work throughout Great Britain, leading to the loss of around six million working days.

In addition, 2,500 workers developed mesothelioma due to historical exposure to asbestos during their employment. A further 10,000 workers died because of lung disease and other lung-related illnesses.

Dallas McMillan’s head of litigation Gordon Bell said: “While the statistics reported by the HSE make for unpleasant reading, the report at least reinforces the point that employers must continue to do more to ensure the safety of their workers and to do all they can to avoid accidents and fatalities in the workplace.”