Importance Of Health And Safety Flashcards
1
Q
3 reasons why H&S is important
A
Moral
Financial
Legal
2
Q
3 legal aspects
A
80% of those prosecuted are convicted
Total cost £11.6 million
In 2009/2010 HSE issued 6110 enforcement notices
3
Q
Key financial aspects
A
Accidents can have direct/ indirect costs and insured/uninsured costs. Indirect costs can be 36 times higher than direct costs
4
Q
2 insured costs
A
Injury/ill health
Damage
5
Q
10 uninsured costs
A
Product/material damage Legal costs Emergency supplies Cleaning up site Production delays Temporary labour Lost orders Investigation times Fines Loss of expertise
