HSE publishes the latest work-related fatal injury statistics
The Health and Safety Executive has recently published its latest statistics on work related incidents across various industries in the UK. According to the annual data release covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025, there were a total of 124 worker deaths, 14 fewer than the previous year, which recorded 138 deaths.
The figures encompass all industries and include 35 fatal injuries among construction workers, a decrease from the previous year's total of 50.
The most common causes of injuries across all industries are as follows: working from height 35, being struck by a moving object 18, and being trapped by something collapsing or overturning 17.
For more information on these statistics, visit the HSE website: Latest annual work-related fatalities published – HSE Media Centre
Government Announces Changes to Building Safety Regulator
The government has announced changes to how the Building Safety Regulator is run. This is part of the plan to create a single regulator for the construction industry, as recommended by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
The changes build on the work already done by the Health and Safety Executive to set up the BSR. New Innovation and Remediation Enforcement Units will also be introduced to help speed up the process for approving and fixing high rise buildings.
For now, all current rules and legal requirements will stay the same.
For more information, visit the gov.uk website: Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding - GOV.UK
HSE Safety Notice: Motorised Display Screen Stands.
A new safety notice has been issued about motorised height adjustable display screen stands used in schools and other educational settings. These stands can pose a serious risk of injury if not used correctly.
When operated by someone who is not trained or authorised, such as children or vulnerable individuals, the equipment can become unstable or hit nearby objects. There's also a risk of someone getting hurt if a body part gets caught between the screen and a fixed surface.
For more information on this notice, visit the HSE website: Risk from height adjustable display screen stands in schools and other education settings - HSE
