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Moral,
Legal,
Financial,
Reduced accidents,
Reduced loss through damage to equipment,
Reduced absenteeism,
Reduced insurance premiums,
Improved morale,
Improved company reputation,
Reduced fines,
Reduced compensation claims,
Increased likelihood of securing business,
What is the difference between Civil and
Criminal Law?
Civil: to compensate an injured party for loss as a consequence of an accident or
ill health,
Fault Liability:
There was a duty of care owed to the injured party.
The duty of care was breached (Negligence).
The breach caused injury or loss.
Internal.
Regarding internal information can be used for example:
Risk assessments,
Policies,
Inspection reports,
Medical records
Health and safety committees
Plant registers
Safety advisors
Etc.
External.
Government bodies,
National safety organizations,
Suppliers and manufacturers,
International standards,
Consultants and specialists,
Insurance companies
1. Policy:
Health and safety aims of the organization, health and safety objectives, and
management commitment.
Organizing:
Identify hazards, assess risks, and decide how risks can be eliminated or
controlled. Sets standards against which performance can be measured.
Measuring Performance:
Be used as a means of determining the extent to which health and safety policy
and objectives are being implemented and should be both reactive and
proactive.
Reviewing:
Audit: