Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

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Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Introduction to health and safety Every year thousands of people are forced to take time off work due to: Ill health Injury

The importance of Health & Safety Health & Safety is important for the following reasons: Moral Legal Financial

Accident statistics In 2016 there were: 137 fatalities 70,116 injuries

What are the benefits of good health & safety? Safer working environment Fewer accidents More productive workforce Less chance of prosecution Less chance of civil action Greater profits and better reputation Lower insurance premiums

What are the costs of poor health & safety? Compensation Loss of production Treatment Accidents Prosecution Reputation Pain an suffering.

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