Learning objective
Explain benefits of providing a safe working environment.
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Legislation
Subtopic
Employment, health and safety, and consumer law
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Quick explanation
Explain benefits of providing a safe working environment
- This point belongs to Legislation, especially Employment, health and safety, and consumer law.
- You need to be able to explain benefits of providing a safe working environment.
- The key ideas to know are providing, benefits, and safe.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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Why it matters
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Quick student answer
Explain how providing a safe working environment can reduce costs for a small manufacturer.
Direct answer
A safe working environment lowers the incidence of workplace accidents, which reduces direct costs such as medical expenses and indirect costs such as lost production time. It also decreases insurance premiums and legal liabilities, and improves employee morale, leading to higher productivity and lower staff turnover.
How it works
The answer identifies both direct and indirect cost savings, links safety to productivity, and acknowledges the broader financial impact on the business.
Key terms
- Occupational Health and Safety: The discipline that focuses on the health, safety, and welfare of people at work, aiming to prevent accidents and illnesses.
Common trap
Viewing safety as a cost only: Safety measures can reduce costs by lowering accident rates, insurance premiums, and staff turnover, while also boosting productivity and employee morale.
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