The HSE has released a very hard hitting video which illustrates the tragic cost in human terms of construction accidents and ill-health.

To give you an idea of how many people are affected each year, here are the statistics for  2010-2011: 

• 1.2 million working people were suffering from a work-related illness.
• 171 workers killed at work.
• 115 000 injuries were reported under RIDDOR.
• 200 000 reportable injuries (over 3 day absence) occurred (LFS).
• 26.4 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury.
• Workplace injuries and ill health (excluding cancer) cost society an estimated £14 billion (in 2009/10)

To see the video click here.