The number of non-fatal workplace injuries reported in the UK has risen to 61,663 in 2024, an increase of over 1,000 cases compared to the previous 12-month period, according to data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The figures come from the RIDDOR reporting system and signal a continued need for employers to strengthen workplace safety protocols.
The most common cause of injury was slips, trips, and falls, which accounted for 31% of all incidents. Handling, lifting, or carrying made up 17% of cases, followed by workers being struck by moving objects at 10%.
The release of the statistics coincides with the World Day for Health and Safety at Work, a global event aimed at promoting safe and healthy workplace practices. For UK employers, the timing highlights the importance of meeting obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, particularly as injury numbers are trending upward.
