UK construction loses millions of working days to preventable injuries

New analysis reveals chronic health issues, not accidents, are driving a £1.4 billion productivity crisis across the sector.
The UK construction industry is facing a significant but often overlooked productivity challenge, with millions of working days lost due to preventable injuries and work-related ill health.
New analysis of data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlights the scale of the issue. Across all industries, 7.1 million working days were lost during 2024/25 due to