In 2016-17, the number of UK workers that suffered from mental health conditions—including work-related stress, depression and anxiety—rose by nearly 10 per cent to 526,000, according to the HSE.

Round-up of the latest news and prosecutions reported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) £1m Fine for Crossrail Contractors Following 3 Incidents Three separate incidents occurred during construction on the Crossrail tunnel, the last of which resulted in a worker’s death.

In 2016-17, the HSE collected £61,579,494.

Breaches can be costly.

Declining fatality rates are no cause for complacency, but do show the UK is one of the safest places to work in the world.