HSE has identified reducing incidents of ill health as one of the top three strategic priorities for the next three to five years as set out in the construction sector plan.
Occupational Lung Disease is a particular focus. In 2016 occupational respiratory disease was estimated to result in approximately 12 000 deaths each year.
Tackling Ill Health is also one of the six key themes of the Helping Great Britain Work Well Strategy. HGBWW Commitments outline how HSE is seeking to influence the system.
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