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Workplace health challenges persist The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed that 1.9 million workers experienced work-related health issues in 2024/25. Levels remain higher than before the pandemic, highlighting a challenge for employers across sectors. Mental health remains the leading cause of work-related ill health. In 2024/25, 964,000 workers reported stress, anxiety or depression linked to their job, continuing the rise recorded in recent years. Combined ill health and injury led to 40.1 million lost working days, straining businesses and the economy. HSE Chief Executive Sarah Albon said that although Britain remains one of the safest countries in which to work, persistent issues, particularly around mental health, require continued focus. The statistics underline the economic cost of poor health and safety management, with workplace injuries and new cases of ill health costing £22.9 billion in 2023/24, similar to the previous year. In 2024/25, there were 124 workplace fatalities and 680,000 self-reported non-fatal injuries, reinforcing the need for ongoing vigilance. Scan the QR code for HSE stats.
CCPI rebuilds trust in fire safety products
representatives must show competence through training and experience. Although participation is voluntary, CCPI compliance signals a genuine commitment to cultural change and higher standards. Companies that meet all 11 clauses receive a two- year licence and must
The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) is an important tool for restoring confidence in building and fire safety. Developed by the Construction Product Association, the CCPI sets a benchmark for ensuring construction product data is accurate, accessible and current. Manufacturers of fire safety products are adopting the CCPI to give specifiers and installers confidence that product claims are backed by reliable, third- party-tested evidence. The code places strict requirements on how companies compile, store and share information, including documented sign-off, plain language, verifiable performance claims and accessible safety data. Technical
show continual improvement. Scan the QR code for more information.
Prioritising safety in an ageing workforce
rising to four times higher for those aged 65 and over. In 2024/25, 49 of 124 workers killed in workplace accidents were over 60, despite representing 12% of the workforce. Non-fatal injury rates are also higher among those aged 55 and older. The FMB has partnered with the Building Safety Group to provide construction-specific health and safety support services
One in three UK workers is aged 50 or over, and 1.6 million people aged over 65 remain in employment. By 2030, more than half of all workers are expected to be over 50, with many continuing working well beyond state pension age. In 2024, the average retirement age reached a record high of 65.7 for men and 64.5 for women. The Health and Safety Executive’s fatal injury statistics show that risk increases with age: workers aged 60-64 face a fatal injury rate around twice the all-ages average,
at minimal cost with a Safety Plus package. Scan the QR code for more information.
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