Construction workplace illnesses hit 28,000 annually

​​​​​​​Analysis of the latest HSE data shows that the construction sector ranks among the top ten worst sectors for workplace illnesses

This comes in light of reports that more than four in ten construction workers admit to making mistakes when working through illness, raising safety concerns.

The business experts at money.co.uk business savings have analysed the latest HSE data to identify which sectors are worst-affected by workplace illness. 

Industries with the highest rates of workplace illness:

Rounding out the top ten worst-affected sectors for workplace illnesses is construction, with around 28,000 annual cases of workplace-related illnesses - a rate of 1,360 cases per 100,000 workers. 

The construction industry reports around 47,000 injuries. But compared to the industry’s size, this works out to a lower rate of 2,390 injuries per 100,000 workers (one in 42).

The sector continues to face challenges linked to the physical nature of the job, such as working at height.

Slips and trips remain the most common incidents, followed by falls, with 807 reported in the past year.

While these figures reflect the physical demands of construction, they also highlight the industry’s continued efforts to improve safety standards and reduce risks, especially in tasks involving elevated or partially completed surfaces